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University Honors Program - 
Freshmen Applicants

The University Honors Program offers freshmen an academically enriching experience, while at California State University, Fullerton. Students join a community of other high achieving students and have the opportunity to benefit from smaller classes, priority registration, and the support of staff and a Center committed to their success.

Admission Criteria

	Achieve a 3.5 grade point average in college preparatory course work in grades 10, 11 and the first semester of your senior year in high school.
	Complete the online application, including one essay, for the Honors Program.
	Provide contact information (name, e-mail address and phone number) of one education professional who will submit an electronic recommendation.
	Include a copy of your high school transcript with your application (unofficial transcript is acceptable)
	Are committed to academic excellence, creativity, and critical thinking.

Curriculum

Year One - 6 units
	Required one-year seminar fulfilling Critical Thinking and Oral Communications general education requirements

Year Two - 6 units
	Required one-year seminar fulfilling either American History, Institutions, and Values or World Civilization general education requirements
Year Three - 6 units
	Required honors colloquium 2 units
	Honors seminar fulfilling an upper-division general education requirement 3 units
Year Four - 6 units
	Required honors colloquium 2 units
	Required senior honors project 5 units
Optional
	Independent study/research 3 units
	Study abroad 3-6 units

Maintaining Eligibility / Expectations

To maintain eligibility, students must abide by the following expectations:

	Year 1: Complete a minimum of six Honors units and earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
	Year 2: Complete a minimum of six Honors units and earn a cumulative GPA of 3.3. Students must also attend the mandatory Sophomore Retreat scheduled in May
	Year 3: complete a minimum of five honors units including Honors 300A/B and earn a cumulative GPA consistent with academic expectations. Students must also participate in mandatory colloquium activities.
	Year 4: Complete a minimum of seven Honors units including Honors 300A/B and 497 and earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5. students must also participate in mandatory colloquium activates.

Ongoing expectations:

	Continuous enrollment in Honors Courses each semester.
	Initiate communication with the directors regarding any challenges or circumstances that prevent students from complying with expectations.

Failure to comply with eligibility requirements/expectations may result in loss of privileges and/or dismissal from the program.

For details on the honors curriculum see the listing of Honors Courses and Course of Study.