Honors Carolina in the Classroom

From art history to economics, from biology to classics, Honors Carolina offers more than 200 courses and seminars each year that encompass virtually every discipline in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Academic rigor, creativity, and hands-on learning characterize these classes, which are led by Carolina's most distinguished faculty.

INCOMING FIRST-YEAR HONORS CAROLINA STUDENTS SHOULD IGNORE THE INFORMATION BELOW. INSTEAD, YOU SHOULD REFER TO THE FALL 2024 HONORS COURSE REGISTRATION INFORMATION TO BE EMAILED TO YOU IN EARLY APRIL.


Honors Course Registration

Pre-registration checklist

The University Registrar’s office uses earned credit hours (rather than time in residence) to schedule your enrollment appointment. Members of Honors Carolina students are assigned to the earliest registration time on their appointment day – effectively moving you to the front of the line within your registration cohort. 

Below is an overview of the course registration process (for more details, please see the University Registrar’s Registration Guide).

THE BASICS

  • Students register for classes in two waves.
    • During Wave 1 (Weeks 1 and 2), you will register for up to 13 hours.
    • During Wave 2 (Weeks 3 and 4), you will register for up to 17 hours and up to 12 waitlisted hours.
    • Open enrollment begins after Wave 2. You will then be able to register for up to 18 hours.
  • The day of your registration appointment will be determined by earned credit hours (limited to completed UNC credits and transfer credits).
  • The time of your registration appointment will be determined by your status as an Honors Carolina student. You will register at 7:00 a.m. – the earliest slot on your appointment day.
  • If you are assigned Priority Registration access by the University Registrar, your registration will open on the first day of Waves 1 and 2. The registration time will be determined by the Registrar.

REGISTRATION FOR HONORS COURSES (FALL 2024)

  • During Wave 1 (Mar 25-Apr 7):

    • Members of Honors Carolina will begin enrolling during the 7am – 10am registration appointment timeslot on their assigned registration day
    • Register yourself for no more than two honors courses
    • Wait listing not available
    • The Honors Carolina office releases seats on a rolling basis throughout Wave 1. This means an average of 2-3 seats per course are released each day.

 

  • During Wave 2 (Apr 8-Apr 21):

    • Members of Honors Carolina will begin enrolling during the 7am – 10am registration appointment timeslot on their assigned registration day
    • Register for additional honors courses during this time
    • Wait listing available via ConnectCarolina (for members of Honors Carolina only)

 

  • During Open Enrollment (Begins Apr 22):

    • REGISTRATION FOR HONORS COURSES IS SUSPENDED FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS UNTIL AUGUST 5 TO HOLD ANY REMAINING SEATS FOR INCOMING FIRST-YEARS.

 

  • On August 5:

    • Honors Course registration available to all eligible students (members of Honors Carolina and other students with a 3.000 or higher cumulative GPA)

Please know that we will continue to send each student a customized Honors Carolina Laureate Status Update Report before registration begins. This report will include important registration dates and procedures, as well as provide you a record of your current program credits. If you have questions at any time regarding your status, please feel free to email us at honorscarolina@unc.edu.

Honors Carolina Academic Contacts

JASON CLEMMONS
Director of Curriculum, Recruitment & Operations
jason@unc.edu
Contact for: Honors course equivalents, Honors Carolina Laureate / program requirements

 

ERIN MARCINOWSKI
Assistant Director of Recruitment & Student Success
erin@unc.edu
Contact for: Program requirements, probation

 

JENN MARSHBURN
Enrolled Student Services Coordinator
jenn.marshburn@unc.edu
Contact for: Honors course registration, course offerings & descriptions

Access to Honors Carolina Courses

If space is available, students with a 3.0 GPA may enroll in Honors Carolina courses (see above for timeline).

More than 200 students each year are introduced to Honors Carolina this way.

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Honors Carolina courses have an average of 22 students.