Honors Requirements

To remain in the Honors College, all students must complete the following:

1. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25
2. Successfully participate in the Honors Welcome Program
3. Maintain progress within Honors curriculum (typically at least one Honors course per year)
4. Successfully complete all Honors Signature Courses (students who receive a C- in an Honors Signature Course are subject to dismissal from the program)
5. Attend an official annual meeting with their Head of House
6. Abide by the Honors Student Conduct expectations

Probation & Disenrollment

Students who fall below a cumulative 3.25 GPA will be placed on probation for a semester.

• If their cumulative GPA rises at least 3.25 the following semester, they will return to good standing in Honors.
• If their semester GPA is strong but their cumulative GPA does not reach 3.25, they may work with an Honors advisor to petition for extended probation.
• If their GPA does not significantly improve, they will be dismissed from Honors until they are able to raise their GPA to 3.25 and request reinstatement to the program.

Students who fail to meet the other retention requirements are subject to immediate dismissal from the program. The Honors College will review written petitions from students with extenuating circumstances who seek to remain in the program. Students no longer wishing to be a part of Honors may voluntarily exit the program by completing a Withdrawal Form.

To graduate from the Honors College, students must complete our curriculum with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25. Those with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or above will graduate with distinguished honors from the Honors College; those with a cumulative GPA below 3.75 will graduate with honors.

Students should assume they are on the traditional track unless they have been approved for the core-certified track by an Honors advisor. Students who joined Honors prior to the 2016-17 year may have different requirements. Please contact an Honors advisor or consult your course catalog for more information.

Academic Requirements – Traditional Track

To graduate from the Honors College, students must complete our curriculum with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25. Those with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or above will graduate with distinguished honors from the Honors College; those with a cumulative GPA below 3.75 will graduate with honors.

Core-certified or transfer/continuing Boise State students who have completed their UF and Foundations courses prior to joining the Honors College may be eligible for a reduced Honors course load. Students should assume they are on the traditional track unless they have been approved for the core-certified track by an Honors advisor. Students who believe they are eligible for the core-certified track should contact an Honors advisor.

Students who joined Honors prior to the 2016-17 year may have different requirements. Please contact an Honors advisor or consult your course catalog for more information.

Academic Requirements – Core-Certified Track