The document outlines three awards offered by the UNT Honors College: the Honors Recognition Award, Honors Scholar Award, and Distinguished Honors Scholar Award. Each award requires a different number of honors credits and minimum GPA. Students can earn honors credits through honors courses, contracts, study abroad, and may switch between awards as their progress.

1. HONORS COLLEGE AWARDS<br />(Revised and approved in 2008; see Undergraduate Bulletin for more information)<br />General Information:<br />Honors College members are coded in EIS as Group 314, so a student’s membership in the Honors College will be apparent to advisors. <br />Honors courses are coded on academic records either with the H designation or a line under the course title identifying the course as honors.<br />The Honors College offers three awards: the Honors College Recognition Award, the Honors Scholar Award, and the Distinguished Honors Scholar Award. Students may select the award they wish to pursue, and are free to change to another award as they make progress in their academic career. <br />Can apply to Honors college with a 3.35 UNT GPA; maximum 72 hrs<br />AWARDHonors Credits RequiredGPA Required (UNT Cumm.)DetailsHonors Recognition Award153.00All honors credits must be earned at UNTStudy Abroad and NSE do not applyOne contract allowedHonors Scholar Award243.00Can count up to 12 hours of transfer honors credit if grade is B or better; TAMS work fits here for TAMS students staying at UNTMay include up to six credits for Study Abroad and/or NSE Two contracts allowedRequires a capstone course or substitute (such as a senior recital)Distinguished Honors Scholar Award273.5Can count up to 12 hours of transfer honors credit if grade is B or better; TAMS work fits here for TAMS students staying at UNTMay include up to six credits for Study Abroad and/or NSE Two contracts allowedRequires a thesis or thesis substitute<br />FAQ<br />Are there ways to earn honors credits beyond taking honors classes?<br />Yes, one way is by doing an Honors Contract so you can get honors credit for an upper division class that is not labeled as honors. A contract is a project with additional work that allows the student to receive honors credit in the course. Students wishing to do an Honors Contract must complete forms available at www.honors.unt.edu or in the Honors Office in Chilton 211. Additional information about honors contracts is available at www.honors.unt.edu or in the Honors College office. One contract may be counted toward the Honors Recognition Award and two may be counted toward the Honors Scholar and Distinguished Honors Scholar awards. <br />Study Abroad and NSE are other ways to earn honors credit. Before going on a UNT study abroad program or NSE Exchange, the student should complete an Honors College Enrichment Form and submit it to the Honors College Office for approval. Students who participate in an official UNT Study Abroad program receive three honors credits for a summer program and six for a semester-long program. Students participating in NSE also earn three honors credits for a semester, six for a year. An Honors College may count up to six Study Abroad and/or NSE honors credits toward the Honors Scholar or Distinguished Honors Scholar Award. <br />Can I switch to a different award as I make progress toward my degree?<br />Yes, this happens all the time. Requirements for the three awards differ, however, so it is important to check with the Honors College academic counselor to make sure you are still on track. When in doubt, please ask.<br />May I duplicate an Honors class by taking the non-honors version of the course?<br />No, we never allow Honors courses to be duplicated with a non-honors version. Honors classes are indicated on the student transcript either by a line saying it is an Honors class or by an H beside the course number. <br />Is it worth it to earn an Honors College award?<br />Yes. There are various privileges associated with Honors College membership, the most important of which is the right to take small classes associated with the program. Honors College students also have priority registration and special library privileges. At commencement, you will be honored at a special event and presented with your Honors College medallion. Finally, your UNT transcript will be designated with your Honors College award, which will be a positive recognition throughout your life.<br />