Program Requirements
Honors Carolina has high standards for students who join our program. Students who meet these requirements before graduation will be designated an Honors Carolina Laureate in the commencement bulletin and on their academic transcripts.
Students admitted to the program in Fall 2020 or later should refer to the chart below for a full list of program requirements based on their entry:
| When were you admitted? | Honors First Year Seminar | Additional honors course during the first year | Total Honors Credits | HNRS 326 | HNRS 327 | GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As an incoming first-year | 1 required | 1 required (in addition to an honors first year seminar and HNRS 326) | 24 by graduation (excludes HNRS 326/327 pass/fail hours) | 1 required (fall of first year) | 1 required (spring of second year) | Maintain 3.000 or higher |
| During the second semester of my first year | 18 by graduation (excludes HNRS 327 pass/fail hours) | 1 required (spring of second year) | Maintain 3.000 or higher | |||
| During the first semester of my second year | 15 by graduation (excludes HNRS 327 pass/fail hours) | 1 required (spring of second year) | Maintain 3.000 or higher | |||
| As a second year (sophomore) transfer | 15 by graduation (excludes HNRS 327 pass/fail hours) | 1 required (spring of second year) | Maintain 3.000 or higher | |||
| As a third year (junior) transfer | 12 by graduation | Maintain 3.000 or higher |
Students admitted to the program prior to Fall 2020 are expected to fulfill the following requirements to earn their Honors Carolina Laureate:
Requirements for First Year Students
- Complete an Honors First Year Seminar
- Complete one additional Honors course during their first year
- Complete career exploration and professional development modules in the Go Anywhere platform, as assigned
- Maintain a 3.000 or higher cumulative GPA*
Students who do not meet these requirements will be removed from the program.
Requirements in Subsequent Years to Earn the Honors Carolina Laureate Designation
- Complete a total of 24 credit hours in Honors coursework or course equivalents (includes the Honors credit hours completed during the first year)
- 18 hours credit required for students who join Honors Carolina at the end of their first year
- 15 hours credit required for students who join Honors Carolina during the fall of their second year
- 15 hours credit required for second year transfer students
- Complete career exploration and professional development modules in the Go Anywhere platform, as assigned
- Maintain a 3.000 or higher cumulative GPA*
*If a student’s GPA drops below 3.0, they will be placed on probation for one semester. If the student’s GPA remains below 3.0, they will be removed from the program.
Students can earn half of the Honors Carolina credit hours needed for graduation through an Honors Study Abroad program or Burch Field Research Seminar.
