Current Student Answers

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You have access to all aspects of the program as long as you continue to meet academic requirements for participation. While you maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA or higher and continue to make progress toward your required hours of Honors coursework you remain in good standing with the UHP.

If your cumulative GPA falls below 3.25 but remains above a 3.00 you will be placed on probation and have one semester (Fall or Spring) to regain a cumulative GPA of 3.25. If at the end of that semester you have not achieved an overall GPA of 3.25 or higher you will no longer be able to participate in the UHP. If your cumulative GPA falls below a 3.00 you are no longer eligible for participation in the UHP. If, however, you subsequently raise your GPA to a 3.25 or better you may apply for readmission to the UHP. This application must include a practical plan of study with a realistic goal for Honors graduation and appropriate coursework for your degree program.

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GER CREDIT FOR HONORS SEMINARS

Honors Seminars will fulfill GER Credit for Honors Program students according to the following series:

Honors 34x series seminars will fullfill GER for Philosophy/Religion

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Contact your academic advisor or the coordinator of undergraduate affairs for your department/college to have them move it to the correct GER requirement. You may also contact Mrs. Russell for additional assistance.

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Honors students are permitted to register for classes before other students at the university. An email is sent each semester indicating the date and time that early registration will become available. You must meet with your academic adviser in your department to receive your PIN number. Most advisers require an appointment. Sign up early!

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There could be several reasons. Please call Mrs. Russell at 513-4078 so that she can help to locate the problem.

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Uncoded students lose early preregistration privileges and are no longer considered part of the UHP.

Students must take one or more H-sections or HON seminars, a regular course section contracted for Honors Credit (contract must be on file in UHP Office) and/or HON 298 until their requirements for the program are completed.

Exceptions:

• Waiver Form on file (Student must complete a waiver form to be excused for that semester)
• Study Aboard
• CO-OP
• Medical
  

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Speak with your UHP Advisor to see about a waiver of the requirement for that semester.

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Students can not have 2 consecutive waivers unless special approval is giving by their Honors Advisor.

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There are a couple reasons why this may occur. It could be that we have not received the grade report back from your instructor or it is possible that the Records and Registration has not completed processing the paperwork for the "H" to appear (allow 1-2 weeks for the process to complete).

Please contact Mrs. Russell to see exactly what step in processing your grade is currently at to find out what needs to be done next.

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Prospective Student Answers

Admission to the NC State UHP is not automatic. Students are invited to make application to the program based on several academic criteria, including class rank, high school weighted and unweighted grade point averages, and SAT scores (typically 1300 or better). A letter of invitation, along with information about the program and an application, is mailed to a select group of students after they have been admitted to the university.

If you have been admitted to NC State and have not yet heard from us and you are interested in making application, please call the UHP Office at 919.513.4078 to request an application be sent to you.

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Yes, you may. Generally, students with a 3.75 cumulative grade point average after the first semester and/or first year are invited to make application to join the UHP.

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The NC State UHP is geared towards new freshmen and sophomore students, as many of required Honors seminars are applied toward NC State General Education Requirements (GERs).

In addition to the UHP (the University-wide Honors Program), NC State also has many departmental and College Honors programs as well. Depending on your status related to GER completion, major, etc. the College or Departmental Honors program may be a better option for you at NC State.

Each program has their own entry and completion requirements. Contact your College and/or Department for more information.

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UHP students at NC State have many unique course offerings available through the Honors Seminars, taught by top-notch faculty known for their teaching and research accomplishments. Additionally, there exist opportunities for Honors Co-Op, Honors Study Abroad, independent study and undergraduate research. As a UHP student at NC State you will have many outstanding opportunities to develop one-on-one relationships with faculty and administrators. You will have a UHP adviser who will work with you to ensure that your experience at the university is unparalleled. UHP students also receive extended library loan privileges and priority in course registration.

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The UHP does not offer scholarships. There are several merit and need-based awards offered at NC State. For information on these and other scholarships, please contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/financial_aid/ or 919.515.2421). You may also wish to contact your college and/or department regarding any awards that are offered to students in your college or discipline.

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The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences give foreign Language placement exams. A full description of the process can be found on the CHASS FLL web page at: http://sasw.chass.ncsu.edu/fl/place.htm

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