Why choose the Honors College?

Misconception 1: Your major/degree is limited to STEM fields.

Any major offered at UA is welcome and supported in the Honors College. We encourage diverse majors and we especially encourage exploratory students.

Not everyone comes to college knowing what plan is right for them. We offer you guidance and advising every step of the way while choosing your major and courses.

Misconception 2: College Credit Plus may not count toward requirements.

ALL College Credit Plus credits count toward your requirements and will put you many credits ahead coming into your freshman year.

Misconception 3: Generally extra work and more difficult.

Honors students and non-honors students have the same amount of credit requirements. The difference is that you get much more academic freedom in reaching your requirements.

Get into the courses you want with priority registration, and choose from a wide variety of exclusive options through the Honors Colloquia and Honors Distribution.

You may end up with less required work because you get to choose courses and credits that interest you. Also, CCP credits can allow you more room in your schedule so you don't have to take as many courses per semester to reach credit requirements.

Misconception 4: The research project is a lot of extra work, hard and time consuming.

Over the course of your time at UA, the research project is broken down into very manageable steps. You will do it in pieces and with full support from faculty and the associate dean all along the way. 

Additionally, many majors (i.e. Engineering or Art) require a capstone or design project as part of the degree program and in most cases those fulfill the Honors research project requirement.

In the end, you will have created a wonderful asset for future job or graduate school applications. We help you package it to distinguish yourself from the pack.