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Frequently Asked Questions
If I'm a transfer student, are the requirements different for graduating with honors?An Honors advisor can consult with you to help tailor the program so it will be feasible to complete in the time you will be at BYU.
Do I have to take honors first-year writing?
As a transfer student, we realize that you have probably already taken a first-year writing course. We encourage you to take an Honors advanced writing course, if possible.
Do I have to have a certain GPA as a transfer student to join the program?
No--just as we let freshman in without reference to their GPA or ACT, we let any newly admitted transfer students commit to Honors graduation.
What honors courses should I take?
Transfer students usually have to take at least their advanced writing, advanced math, and religion courses. If you transferred without an associate's degree, you'll probably need to complete your civilization sequence as well. We have Honors options for all of these requirements, and you can take up to four credits of Honors religion courses and have them count towards your requirements. Plan carefully-you'll need to take the opportunity to fit in Honors courses wherever possible in order to complete your curriculum requirement in the time you'll be here.
We also encourage you to enroll in one of our Honors Experience (Honrs 100) courses. There are specifically designed sections for transfer students who are new to the Honors Program and these will be a great introduction to the Honors community.
What if I don't have any GE courses left?
Completing GE doesn't necessarily mean that you can't still take Honors courses. Many students equate their Honors courses with simply a way of fulfilling GE requirements, which is not the case. Although many of them will count for both, Honors is a way of enriching your educational experience. We would encourage you to use your Honors courses in this way. Since you won't feel you need to take specific types of courses to fulfill GE at the same time, you will be free to explore some topics that you may not have considered before.
You can also take up to three credits of non-GE Honors courses that can help you work on your Great Works and portfolio requirements. See the current class schedule for more information.