BA Honors in English

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Click here to submit the Honors Application Online. Spring 2013 application deadline for Sophomores is April 12.

The honors program in English is designed to promote intellectual exchange and community among able English majors and to prepare them to do independent work. Successful completion of the program earns an Honors Certificate in English and nomination for graduation with "Honors in English" from the University.

Admission to the honors program is through a competitive selection process. Application for the honors program is normally made in the spring semester of the sophomore year to the honors program coordinator. For admission, students should have completed 12 credits in English, including A Eng 210 and A Eng 305Z. A Eng 310 is also recommended. Those who plan to write a creative thesis should have taken A Eng 302Z or 402Z. Students should have an overall average of at least 3.25 and 3.50 in English. The honors committee may waive the entry requirements where appropriate. Transfer students may apply upon acceptance to the University.

To remain in the honors program students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50 in English courses and a minimum 3.25 overall. Any student who leaves the honors program is held responsible for the English major requirements.

The Departmental Honors Committee reviews applications and admissions, monitors the progress of honors students, and evaluates the honors thesis. Upon students' completion of the requirements, the honors committee recommends candidates for the degree with honors in English.

Degree Requirements for Honors in English (37 credits)

Nine credits of major core courses: A Eng 205Z, 210, 310

Thirteen credits from required courses: A Eng 399Z (4), 498 (3), 499 (3), 305Z (3)

Nine credits from 200-400 level electives

Six credits from 300-400 level

Applications are accepted from from Sophomores October 1 through April 12. Rolling admissions will begin in November and will continue throughout the Spring semester. Applications from Juniors are due by October 30 for the current academic year.