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THE HONORS PROGRAM

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The Honors Program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney offers exceptional students an opportunity to explore in depth the intellectual and cultural concepts that have shaped our society. This four-year program enriches and supplements all academic majors at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. It provides students with small classes—small enough that the members can actively engage in discussion. This program also offers interdisciplinary seminars which bring together knowledge from various fields. Finally, the program offers an excellent opportunity for independent study.

While the Honors Program at UNK is primarily an academic program, it offers students a number of diverse social and personal opportunities. By choosing Honors housing, students may engage in a unique living experience that provides a sense of community among Honors students, study groups, leadership opportunities, and social activities.

Honors Program
Designed for students of high academic abilities and ambitions, the Honors Program offers an exciting and challenging experience in the Liberal Arts tradition. Specialized sections of Honors General Studies courses enhance student-faculty interaction, emphasize discussion in a seminar atmosphere, and increase opportunities for intellectual exploration. The four-year Honors Program enriches and supplements all academic majors in the university. The Honors Program also offers interdisciplinary seminars, and excellent opportunities for undergraduate research and independent study.

Academic Aspects
The Honors Program offers a four-year academic program which traditionally requires that students complete 18 hours of Honors courses spread over the entire collegiate career. During the first four semesters students are required to take three courses, or nine (9) hours from the General Studies requirements. Usually, during the final four semesters, students complete nine (9) hours of Honors Options, which are chosen from the 300-400 (junior/senior) level courses taken from their disciplines; usually the final Honors Option is considered the Honors Senior Study.

Admissions Criteria

1. First-time freshmen must normally have a minimum ACT score of 27 or above, rank in the top 25% of their high school class, complete a written essay, and provide one academic letter of recommendation.
2. Upon completion of 12 credit hours, students who have at least 24 hours left in their General Studies curriculum can apply for admission to the Honors Program. These students must have at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average and complete the Honors Program application online at http://www.unk.edu/academics/honors/Apply_to_Honors_Program/.