University Honors Program
University Honors Program
All University Colleges
Director:
Mary Beth Ingham, C.S.J.
Objectives:
The University Honors core curriculum is an intensive undergraduate experience beginning with four interdisciplinary courses in the humanities and sciences with an individualized sequence in writing, critical thinking, and cultural studies. A second-year sequence in historiography, theology, and natural philosophy prepares the Honors student for the third-year seminars in ethics, interdisciplinary studies, and thesis preparation. The fourth year results in the publication of the capstone thesis project: the culmination of independent research under the individual guidance of a professor and the participation in the Senior Thesis Forum.
University Honors students must maintain an average GPA of 3.50 and display proficiency in a foreign language. Successful completion of the University Honors Program is announced at the annual commencement ceremonies and noted on the student’s permanent transcript. This recognition is of lasting personal, professional, and academic value.
The University Honors Program is open to incoming and current first year students. First semester sophomores and transfer students may also apply. More is expected of students in the Honors Program; not everyone is qualified to join. We are interested in: a sense of academic adventure, highly motivated individuals, rigorous educational experience, social awareness, personal responsibility, interesting personal background, a first-rate cumulative GPA (4.0 scale), highly competitive test scores (SAT and/or ACT), the constant pursuit of excellence. Interested students should complete an application; schedule an interview with the Director or member of the Honors Advisory Council; provide a critical writing sample; and submit a letter of reference.
Each Fall the University Honors Program carefully selects a limited number of incoming students to join the Program. Application materials are available at http://www.lmu.edu/honors.