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Honors Opportunities at UCA

The Schedler Honors College and University Scholars Program Application is open until January 25. Apply here.

Join us each month for an Honors Preview Event via Zoom. Remaining events are Nov. 11 @ 10 am, Nov. 16 @ 7 pm, Dec. 6 @ 2pm, and Jan. 7 @ 7 pm. Register here.

  • Let your education take root with Honors
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Which honors program is right for you?

Students in Honors at UCA say that it has helped make their transition to college easier: connecting them with peers and faculty who care about their success, improving their grades by enhancing writing and critical thinking skills, and giving them a deeply rewarding educational experience. The University of Central Arkansas has a variety of honors programming opportunities available for students. The table below can help you decide which program is the best fit for you. Contact us at honors@uca.edu if you have questions, wish to schedule an individual meeting, or want to arrange to sit in a current Honors seminar.

*The student must qualify for full admission to the university. **The Schedler Honors College Stipend is available to entering freshmen only. Current college students can learn more about scholarship opportunities here.
Schedler Honors College University Scholars Program Honors in the Major
When to Apply High School Senior, College Freshman High School Senior College Junior (after 72 hours)
Required GPA HS GPA or College GPA of 3.5 HS GPA of 3.5 College GPA of 3.00
Required ACT No Minimum ACT* No Minimum ACT* Not Applicable
Application Elements 2 Essays, 2 References 1 Essay, 1 Reference Consent of Department
Program Curriculum 4 Core Courses, 5 Course Minor (27 hours) 4 Core Courses, 2 Capstone Courses (up to 18 hours) Capstone Course(s) in Department
Financial Incentives **$2,000/Semester Stipend, Private Room Upgrade Scholarship $500/Semester Stipend, Private Room Upgrade Scholarship May apply for Student Research Funds

 



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