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Isn't Honors mainly for students majoring in the humanities and the fine arts?
No. About forty percent of Honors students major in the sciences and engineering. Honors is for any student who wishes to pursue an enriched education and to seek learning beyond a narrow specialty. Honors students are found in every college in the University. Many of the best Honors students choose the most demanding professional and pre-professional majors, yet they are linked by a common desire for a superior university experience.
Will Honors classes make it harder to maintain a high GPA?
No. Honors Program classes ("Honrs" type) are not graded on a curve. Honors classes are typically stimulating, demanding, and fulfilling, and if you respond to the challenge, your grades in these classes will probably be higher, not lower. Departmental Honors courses usually offer a similar experience.
Should I wait a semester or two and get used to college before I register for Honors courses?
No. Honors courses are designed to help you make the most of your college experience: you will want to take Honors courses as soon as possible. We recommend you register for at least one Honors course each semester for the first two years and complete the Honors First-Year Writing requirement within the first two semesters. As you begin your college career, counseling provided by the Honors Advisement Center will help you plan efficiently.
Will it take me longer to graduate with University Honors?
Not generally. Since most Honors courses also fulfill BYU General Education requirements, you do not need to take extra classes in order to graduate with Honors. It is true, though, that requirements for some majors are so demanding that it is difficult to fit everything into eight semesters; thus there is a need to plan carefully, and begin your Honors experience as soon as possible.
If I don't intend to graduate with University Honors, does it make sense to take Honors courses?
Yes! We encourage students to take Honors courses regardless of intention to graduate with University Honors. The important point is that you participate in the experience of Honors education.
What is the difference between "Honrs" and departmental Honors classes?
"Honrs" classes are classes offered through the Honors Program, whereas departmental Honors courses are Honors sections for courses taught in their respective departments. Professors often propose new creative and innovative classes to be taught through the Honors Program as "Honrs" courses; some of these are interdisciplinary with multiple teachers contributing to the experience.
What is the Honors Program policy on transferring honors credits from another university?
The Honors Program does not transfer individual Honors credits from another university. However, the number of Honors credits and Great Works experiences required are reduced according to the number of credits you have when you transfer to BYU. Contact the Honors Advisement Center or visit our website for more detailed information.