Accept the Challenge
Are you interested in a more in-depth academic program that allows for a closer collaboration with faculty members and other students? Are you interested in access to special scholarships and fellowships unavailable to other students? Have you ever dreamed of graduating summa cum laude? Then you might be interested in the College of Engineering Honors Program.
Besides the satisfaction that comes along with achievement, you'll enjoy many exclusive benefits as an Honors College student.
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Honors College Q & A
Q: What are the requirements to graduate from the College of Engineering Honors Program ?
A: There are several requirements that must be met to graduate from the College of Engineering Honors Program.
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Take a minimum of 12 hours of Honors courses, with at least 6 of these 12 hours in engineering
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Do undergraduate research and write an undergraduate thesis
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Maintain a cumulative 3.25 GPA
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Fulfill any further requirements from your specific department
Q: How do I enter the College of Engineering Honors Program ?
A: You need to formally apply to enter the program. If you're an entering student, you can apply during Orientation. If you're a current student you can apply at the COE Help Desk on the 3rd floor of the Bell Engineering Center (Bell 3189).
Q: Who qualifies?
A: There are different qualifications based on where you are in your studies.
- If you're an entering freshman you need at least a 3.5 high school GPA and a score of at least 28 on the ACT or 1240 on the SAT
- If you're already a University of Arkansas undergraduate, you need a GPA of at least 3.25
- If you're an entering transfer student, you need a GPA of at least 3.25 on your transfer classes
- If you don't currently qualify, you can still become a part of the Honors Program if you earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 after your first year at the University of Arkansas
Q: How do I graduate with a Latin distinction, such as magna cum laude?
A: Engineering Honors Program students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance will be recognized at graduation by the honors Latin designation of cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude. To earn this designation, the student must meet the following criteria:
- Must have completed at least one-half of his or her degree work at the University of Arkansas
- Must have at least a 3.50 GPA on University of Arkansas coursework, computed at graduation (students with a GPA<3.50 do not receive honors designation at graduation)
- Must successfully complete the Engineering Honors Program, which includes a minimum of 12 hours of honors courses (at least 6 or these hours in engineering), and undergraduate research experience and thesis, and any other additional departmental requirements
- Research and thesis material shall be evaluated by each department
- For cum laude, the student must achieve a GPA of 3.50 or higher and have good or better performance on the undergraduate research and thesis
- For magna cum laude, the student must achieve a GPA of 3.75 or higher and have good or better performance on the undergraduate research and thesis
- For summa cum laude, the student must achieve a GPA of 3.90 or higher and have outstanding performance on the undergraduate research and thesis
The criteria may be evaluated and changed periodically by the College of Engineering.
Students who do not complete the Honors program and have demonstrated excellent academic performance and meet the GPA criteria will be recognized at graduation by the designation of “with distinction,” “with high distinction,” or “with highest distinction.”
Undergraduate students who enter the university under or before the academic year 2003-2004 catalog do not have to complete the Honors program to be recognized at graduation by the Latin designations. For these students, the criteria will be based on the method described in the catalog year of the entry. However, these students may elect to join the Honors Program.
To Learn More
To learn more about becoming an Engineering Honors student visit http://honorscollege.uark.edu/, contact your departmental representative below, or stop by the Help Desk on the 3rd floor of the Bell Engineering Center.
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Biological Engineering |
Dr. Julie Carrier |
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Chemical Engineering |
Dr. Tom Spicer |
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Civil Engineering |
Dr. Paneer Selvam |
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Computer Science / Computer Engineering |
Dr. Russell Deaton |
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Electrical Engineering |
Dr. Fred Barlow |
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Industrial Engineering |
Dr. Richard Cassady |
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Mechanical Engineering |
Dr. Larry Roe |
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College Director |
Dr. Carol Gattis |
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