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How do I get into the University Honors Program (UHP) as an incoming first-year student?
What do I have to do to stay in the UHP?
Will I receive any special treatment or recognition as an Honors student?
Will being in the UHP isolate me from other non-Honors students?
Do the students in the UHP do anything special together?
Is there housing specifically for Honors students?
What are the requirements to graduate with University Honors?
How are University Honors courses different from other courses? Are they more difficult?
May I come to campus and talk to someone about the University Honors Program? Can I visit an Honors class?
What is an Honors Experience?
Do I have to write a thesis?
How many students enter the UHP each fall?
How do I get into the UHP as an incoming first year-student?
All students interested in University Honors must submit an application directly to the University Honors Program (UHP). The University Honors application is submitted in addition to the application completed for the Office of Admission at Miami University. Students must gain regular admission to the University in order to be considered for admission to the UHP. For more information on selection criteria or to view an application, visit the Admission page. Back>>
What do I have to do to stay in the UHP?
To remain in good standing in the UHP, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher their first and second year, and a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher their remaining two years. Students must also make timely progress toward completing UHP requirements. This usually means completing a minimum of 3 Honors Experiences and fulfilling 7-8 of the 30 total competencies each year until all requirements are met. Back>>
Will I receive any special treatment or recognition as an Honors student?
As current students will tell you, there are many benefits of the University Honors Program. UHP students have special opportunities to work closely with faculty on research projects or as teaching assistants, meet university speakers and lecturers, participate in the Honors community activities, and assume leadership positions both on and off-campus. Back>>
Will being in the UHP isolate me from other non-Honors students?
No! University Honors students take Honors-designated classes. However, these classes do not constitute your full schedule. Over half of your course schedule each semester will be non-Honors classes. You will not be academically isolated from non-Honors students. Although University Honors students have the unique option of choosing to live in a residence hall community filled with Honors & Scholars students, there are numerous other on-campus residence halls to choose from. UHP students live in nearly every on-campus residence hall community and participate in a wide range of student organizations. Back>>
Do the students in the UHP do anything special together?
The University Honors Program provides its students with a plethora of social, intellectual, and cultural opportunities. This year, UHP students have engaged in coffeehouses, debates, community service experiences in Cincinnati, pizza dinners with professors, and other intellectual and social pursuits. UHP students have the option of living in the Honors & Scholars residence hall communities, which offer additional social programming specifically for those residents. Some of these programs include intramural sport teams, an annual coed Thanksgiving football tournament with a rival community on Academic Quad, trips to theatrical productions in Cincinnati, a riverboat formal, and various events created by Honors students (i.e. introduction to tae kwon do, massage therapy, film screenings, and trivia nights!). Back>>
Is there housing specifically for Honors students?
Yes, first-year students have the opportunity to live in the Honors and Scholars Living Learning Communities, which are currently located in Tappan and Emerson Halls. Upper-class Honors students may choose to live in Bishop Hall or Wells Hall. All halls provide many co-curricular activities and events, so you can make friends and develop a sense of community among your Honors peers. Back>>
What are the requirements to graduate with University Honors?
Requirements differ depending on the year you entered Miami. For requirements for this year's entering class, see Program Requirements. Back>>
How are University Honors Courses different from other courses? Are they harder?
Honors courses or seminars typically focus on cross-disciplinary and compelling topics. They appeal to students from every major. Most courses use active learning approaches over lectures; assign primary source readings and incorporate opportunities for independent, outside research. Generally, Honors courses are not "harder" than other courses. They are just formatted differently. The small class size allows for deeper discussion and critical thinking. Typically, the professor serves as coach or facilitator and provides students with regular feedback and assessment. Most faculty encourage students to take intellectual risks, meet with the faculty member individually, and involve them in making certain decisions regarding class direction. Back>>
May I come to campus and talk to someone about the University Honors Program? Can I visit an Honors class?
All students interested in Miami are encouraged to visit the campus! To set up a campus visit, contact the Office of Admissions at 513-529-2531. Once you have an itinerary from the Admissions Office, contact the Honors & Scholars Program at 513-529-3399 or honorsvisit@muohio.edu, and we will arrange a meeting with you to discuss the Honors & Scholars Program that fits in your schedule. At that time we can also arrange for you to visit a class or stay overnight in an Honors & Scholars residence hall. Back>>
What is an Honors Experience?
Honors Experiences encompass a broad array of learning opportunities. Honors Experiences consist of honors courses as well as other experiences such as study abroad, independent research with a professor, or a graduate-level course.. You can visit our Academics page for more detailed information. Back>>
Do I have to write a thesis?
All Honors students design and complete a major research, service or leadership project by the time they graduate. While many of these projects take the form of a traditional, library-based thesis, some assume other forms, such as a creative performance, an original design, community service project or a business plan. To help you complete the project we offer a special workshop (HON 480) and financial support. Back>>
How many students enter the UHP each fall?
The UHP currently admits approximately 350-400 incoming first-year students each year. Current Miami students may also apply for the UHP, and they may be admitted on a space-available basis. Admission to the program is limited to allow maximum faculty-student interaction. Back>>
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