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FAQ :
What is the difference between University Core and Honors Core?
The Honors Program takes the place of the University Core and is predicated on an intensive undergraduate experience through interdisciplinary courses at an accelerated level. As an Honors student, therefore, you will fulfill your Major and Elective courses as usual, but you will NOT enroll in all the University Core. If you enroll in a class from the University Core, then it will count only as an elective. For example, AMCS 100, ENGL 110, PHIL 160, HIST 101, or MATH 100, will NOT fulfill your Core Requirements. There are, however, two core areas you must fulfill in the University Core: a Critical Art or a Creative Art (generally fulfilled through American Persona), and an upper division Theological Studies (see the complete paradigm below).
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Two Advisors? What’s the difference?
Your Honors Advisor will advise you on Honors Core Courses, AP credits, Honors Housing, Scholarship Opportunities, etc. Your College Advisor (i.e., the advisor assigned to you according to your major) will advise you on your Major/Minor Requirements and Electives. In other words, your Honors Advisor will take care of your Core so you can commit more time to Major/Minor Advising. As a result, questions about Core should only be directed to your Honors Advisor and questions about your Major or Minor should be directed to your College Advisor.
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What about all of my AP Credits?
Effective Fall 2008, the Honors program accepts up to 18 credits from AP work. These are in the following areas:
AP Economics (micro or macro) with a score of 5: HNRS 105 (Wealth of Nations)
AP European History or World History with a score of 5: either HNRS 220 (Republic to Prince) or HNRS 230 (Age of Leviathan)
AP Laboratory Science with a score of 5: HNRS 140 (On Motion and Mechanics)
AP Foreign language credits with a score of 4: Honors program language requirement (9 credits in the same language)
All passing AP credits are accepted by the University toward your major, minor or elective courses. These will advance you toward graduation.
How many classes can I take?
While a normal course load at the university is 5 classes (15 units), many students in Honors take 18-19 units. Some declare a second major or additional minor. You may certainly do all of this; however, we encourage you to go more deeply into various areas, do extra and deeper reading for your courses, join a service organization or campus club, write for the Loyolan, run for ASLMU office. There are many opportunities for students on campus and we encourage you to get to know the larger campus community through your own extra-curricular activities.
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