Honors Contract

Honors Carolina students have the unique opportunity to pursue an independent project of their own design within a regular course. The project should complement the course work and must produce a tangible final product — written, performed, or exhibited — that can be evaluated for a grade.

For example, a student might write a research paper that explores a topic covered in class, but in greater depth; participate in a faculty member’s ongoing research; or complete a supplemental reading project with a formal report on the results.

This opportunity is attractive to students who may have a limited number of Honors Carolina courses offered within their major. If you are interested in creating an Honors Contract, review the Honors Contract Information Sheet and talk with your professor about designing a mutually agreeable project.

Eligibility

This opportunity is available to any Honors Carolina student who has accumulated at least 60 hours of academic credit toward graduation. Students must submit an Honors Carolina Course Equivalent proposal online. Proposals will route directly to the course instructor for initial approval and to the Honors Carolina office for final approval.

Students may pursue one Honors Contract each semester.

Available Courses

Students may design an Honors Contract for any upper-level (200+) course within their major; students working toward a minor in Creative Writing may also design an Honors Contract for a course within the Creative Writing minor.

Deadline for Fall 2013 Honors Contract Proposals: Friday, August 23, 2013

Completed proposal forms must be submitted online and approved by the professor by August 23 at 12:00 noon EST. Students will be notified by the Honors Carolina office by Tuesday, August 27 if their proposal has been approved.

Honors Contract Information Sheet

Honors Carolina Course Equivalent Proposal Form

Honors Contract Summary Report

Information for Faculty and Staff