Something More
Although the University Honors Program is an approved academic course of study with requirements that need to be completed to graduate with University Honors designation, the program requirements are only a structure to encourage students to do something more with their university education!
By completing the prescribed honors course requirements and maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.5, students are entitled to graduate with University Honors. Students who complete the requirements and maintain a GPA of at least 3.75 graduate with Distinction in University Honors. Students who graduate in either category are awarded a medallion at a pre-commencement ceremony, which they may wear at commencement with their caps and gowns. Both designations are permanently recorded in your transcripts.
Requirements: A total of 18 Honors designated credits.
Honors credits may be earned through both HNRS and H designated courses. Regular Honors course options include Gen Ed, VWW, and Departmental Honors options. The Honors Program is designed to maximize student flexibility and also includes the opportunity to complete 6 credits of Honors Contracts in the student’s field of study. Honors credit may also be earned from education abroad and structured service experiences. Honors internship, directed research, and independent study options also ensure students can tailor their training to personal needs while building a resume of professional experience.
To finish the Honors Program, all students must propose and complete an Honors Capstone Project. Detailed information on earning Honors credits and procedures for multiple Honors Capstone options is available.
Want to Aim Higher and Achieve More Meaningfully? Be Bold, Declare Your Intention to Graduate with University Honors!
Please click on the button below and give us some information about you so that we can offer you the advising, support, and opportunities that go with being a William Conroy Honors Student at NMSU. You are not REQUIRED to complete the Honors program -- but declaring that you want to be an Honors student allows us the opportunity to support you more fully! Honors students are informed about volunteer and scholarship opportunities, special classes, and advising time slots.
The only conditions are that you must be a Crimson Scholar and click on the button to complete an informational form. If you do not currently have the 3.5 GPA for Crimson Scholar status but believe you match the Honors College mission and values, please email the Dean (phame@nmsu.edu) with your explanation.
Declaring Intent to Complete the University Honors Program
Graduating with an Honors Certificate
Students who do not have the flexibility to complete University Honors may still graduate with an Honors Certificate. Simply completing both, required, Viewing the Wider World classes through the Honors College will permit you to achieve this recognition; however, you can take any upper division courses (300-400 level) to complete this requirement. Don’t forget you can contract a course. Find the form below.
Requirements
- Complete 6 upper division honors credits
Honors By Contract
Download the Honors Contract Form ▸
Degree Tracks
These are a few tracks developed by the Honors College and Departments across the University to guide students on their path to graduate with University Honors. If your major is not listed, you can still graduate with honors by fulfilling the Honors College Requirements. More degree plans coming soon!
