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.
| Schedler Honors College | University Scholars Program | Honors in the Major | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who Applies | Students who choose this program are often distinguished by an insatiable curiosity, a desire for exploration, a desire to give back to their community, and exhibit broader curricular interests | Students choose this program for the opportunity to delve more deeply into courses and a capstone topic within their chosen major, as well as to develop as leaders within their chosen field of study | Students choose this program to explore their chosen major in greater depth and with greater personal ownership |
| When to Apply | High School Senior, College Freshman | High School Senior, 2+2 Transfer Students* | College Junior (after 60 hours) |
| Required GPA/ACT | HS GPA or College GPA of 3.5, No Minimum ACT** | HS GPA of 3.5, No Minimum ACT** | Cumulative GPA of 3.25 with a 3.50 in 12 hours required by major |
| Application Elements | 2 Essays, 2 References | 1 Essay, 1 Reference | Consent of Department |
| Program Goals & Curriculum | Goals of Self-Authorship, Scholarship, Citizenship, and Leadership delivered through 4 Core Courses, 5 Course Minor (27 hours) | Goals of Leadership, Expertise, and Social Responsibility delivered through 4 Core Courses, 2 Capstone Courses (up to 18 hours) | Capstone Course(s) in Department |
| Financial Incentives | $1,000/Semester Stipend, Private Room Upgrade Scholarship | $500/Semester Stipend, Private Room Upgrade Scholarship | May apply for Student Research Funds |
