We welcome students at any stage in their academic career, and students will select and complete one of two available tiers.  Tier One is designed for students joining the Program within the first year of the undergraduate experience; it provides detailed, personalized guidance on foundational skills which will benefit students throughout their undergraduate careers.  Students completing Tier One (thus earning the University Honors Minor designation) are asked to maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.4, and they will fulfill the following: 

Tier One (University Honors Collegian):

General Requirements:

1. Presentation of Project
2. Development and Maintenance of an Electronic Portfolio
3. Completion of a Service Learning Project
4. Consistent Career Readiness Progress
5. Consistent Participation in Honors Events and Activities

Course Requirements:

1. Successful completion of HON-H 215 Introduction to Honors Research.
2. Successful completion of at least three more multidisciplinary Honors courses (HON-H306, HON-H307, HON-H 495, or an approved Honors contract course).

Tier Two is designed for students already established in the undergraduate journeys.  While individualized guidance is a hallmark of the Honors Program, Tier Two Honors courses require students to have a working knowledge of undergraduate research, writing, and related skills.  Students completing Tier Two (thus earning the University Honors Scholar designation) are asked to maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.4, and they will fulfill the following: 

Tier Two (University Honors Scholar):

General Requirements:

1. Presentation of Project
2. Development and Maintenance of an Electronic Portfolio
3. Completion of a Service Learning Project
4. Consistent Career Readiness Progress
5. Consistent Participation in Honors Events and Activities

Course Requirements:

1. Successful completion of at least two multidisciplinary Honors courses (HON-H306, HON-H307, or an approved Honors contract course). Students may take any combination of 300-level courses they like: students should enroll in courses that fit their intellectual interests and scheduling needs.
2. Successful completion of an independently selected Honors project, which may be research-based, service-based, or any combination thereof. Students may enroll in HON-H495, an independent study course repeatable for up to 4 credit hours.

Students completing both Tier One and Tier Two of the Program will earn the University Honors Fellow designation, a unique distinction for exceptionally motivated students. 

Additional information about Honors requirements may be obtained by contacting the Honors Program at iushp@ius.edu or 812-941-2196.  You may also visit the “Frequently Asked Questions” page of our website.