• What is Engineering
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• Honors Program
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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.

• Innovative " Honors College only" courses
• Priority registration
• Undergraduate research grants
  • $1250 to $1875 in student stipend
  • $400 for student travel
  • $1000 for mentor stipend
• Study abroad grants
  • $1000 to $3000 for summer programs
  • $2000 to $7000 for semester programs
  • Year long grant funding is also available
• Honors community housing
• Special assistance in applying for prestigious scholarships and post-graduate fellowships
• Latin distinction at graduation for Honors students meeting the criteria

For details of the requirements to complete visit the engineering honors program, please click here.

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.

• Take a minimum of 12 hours of Honors courses, with at least 6 of these 12 hours in your engineering department
• Do undergraduate research and write an undergraduate thesis
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or greater
• Complete your Thesis/Project Proposal prior to earning 90 semester credit hours
• Complete Honors College Graduation Certification prior to one week before the last day of classes of your last semester
• Fulfill any further requirements from your specific department

Q: How do I enter the Honors Program ?

A: To apply for honors studies, please visit Apply - Honors College.

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 3.50 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 cumulative GPA of at least 3.50
• If you're an entering transfer student, you need a GPA of at least 3.50 on your transfer classes
• If you don't currently qualify, you can still become a part of the Honors Program once you earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 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:

1. Must have completed at least one-half of his or her degree work at the University of Arkansas
2. Must have at least a 3.50 GPA on University of Arkansas coursework, computed at graduation
3. 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
4. Research and thesis material shall be evaluated by each department
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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.”

To Learn More

To learn more about becoming an Engineering Honors student visit http://honorscollege.uark.edu/, contact your departmental representative below.

Study Abroad

Study abroad is a wonderful way to experience new countries, cultures, and ways of thinking. Study abroad opportunities are available in Australia, Spain, Germany, India, England, Austria, Italy, Japan, and many more countries. It's an amazing and mind-broadening experience. Visit the Study Abroad Office for more information.