Current Students

Entering freshmen qualify for admission on the basis of the ACT composite score, high-school GPA, leadership, service, and extra-curricular activities.

Continuing SIUC students qualify for admission to the UHP on the basis of having completed 12 credit hours with a cumulative SIU GPA of 3.3 or higher.

Transfer students with at least 12 semester hours of transfer credit qualify for admission to the program on the basis of a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher on all non-SIUC college-level work.

Interested students should complete the UHP Application, then mail or bring it to the UHP Office (Morris Library, Suite 110).

Honors Certificate: 

Complete 18 hours of UHP-approved coursework.

• Of these, up to 6 hours may be waived for the AP credits, Honors courses taken at other post-secondary institutions, dual credits, and for students with Associates Degrees.  However, these credits cannot substitute for an Honors seminar or any other Honors specific course requirement.
• The total number of hours must include one UHON351 seminar and may include a 3-credit senior project or thesis under the direction of a faculty member.  Those taking 3 or more UHON seminars may request a waiver of up to 3 credits towards their Honors coursework requirements. 
• If accepted into the Upperclassmen Entry Track, continuing SIUC students may complete the program with 12 semester hours of credit.  To be considered, you must apply to the Program, have 4 semesters left to complete your degree at SIUC, and show evidence of leadership and civic engagement.
• View our curriculum

Other Requirements

• Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or higher on all SIUC coursework at graduation.
• Meet with your Honors mentor at the beginning of each semester.
• Spend 20 hours per academic year in volunteer work in service to the local community.

Honors Residency: 

• Incoming freshmen are encouraged to spend their first year living in the Honors LLC, situated in Smith Hall (West Campus).
• Students live and learn in an exciting, dynamic environment, comprised of students from all colleges and majors, and unified by intellectual curiosity, tenacity, and commitment to learning!
• The Honors LLC will provide students with academic support, the opportunity to network, and the potential to develop life-long friendships.
• Social events, leadership and service opportunities, special workshops, and enrichment activities will be part of your LLC experience.
• Residents are expected to participate in all LLC events.
• Upperclassmen are strongly encouraged to continue their LLC experience in Smith Hall for sophomore years and beyond.