University Honors Program members make the most of their academic experience by designing an individualized Program of Study (POS). Honors students define their educational and career goals and develop a set of courses and out-of-class experiences (for example, studying abroad) that help them achieve those goals. The POS documents the challenge and rigor of their studies in addition to the fulfillment of university, college, and major requirements.
Since the honors program emphasizes individuality and flexibility, no two students’ programs are identical. Students may be creative in designing their POS with consultation from their advisors. The student’s college honors committee is responsible for approving the POS. These committees evaluate the POS for depth, breadth, and incorporation of honors requirements – sometimes called honors character – and allow deviations from requirements (for example, taking a higher-level course without prerequisite) when they are relevant to a student’s educational plans and meet accepted standards.
