The Engineering Honors program gives students the opportunity to interact with other high achieving students and with honors faculty, creating a community of scholars that combines the benefits of a small college with the resources of a major research institution.
Engineering Honors scholars have access to honors courses that have small enrollments, promoting close interaction between the faculty and students. Students receive specialized academic advising from leading faculty, participate in undergraduate research and engage in special activities for honors students, such as lunches with faculty, seminars and networking opportunities with leaders in academia and industry.
Benefits
Honors Courses
As an Engineering Honors student, you will have access to honors courses with greatly reduced class sizes allowing for discussion-based seminars or one-on-one instruction, where you will be encouraged to speak, inquire, write, challenge, and do. You will also have the option to customize your curriculum by enrolling in Honors Independent Study or by enrolling in graduate-level courses for honors credit.
Specialized Advising
You will maintain close relationships with your honors advisor, who will help you select beneficial courses to complete your honors track, present options for undergraduate research, and provide advice on career preparation and personal development. They also give advice and suggest preparatory resources if you wish to apply for
Seminars and Other Special Opportunities
As an honors student, you will be invited to seminars and other special opportunities for interacting with leaders in engineering and business who could discuss career options you might never have considered.
Undergraduate Research
An important component of the Engineering Honors program is an undergraduate research experience where you will engage in one-on-one research with honors faculty and be integrated into their research groups. These experiences prepare you for graduate studies and make you more competitive for graduate admissions and fellowships.
Priority Registration
You will have the opportunity to register two days prior to the start of the ordinary pre-registration period for continuing students. If you are an incoming freshman, you have the benefit of registering for honors sections during your New Student Conference.
Special Recognition
When you successfully complete all program requirements, you will receive a designation on your transcript. You are also given special recognition during the commencement ceremony when you wear your Engineering Honors stole and lapel pin.
Fast Track Graduate Program
The College of Engineering has a program, referred to as Fast Track, which allows you to make progress towards a graduate degree while you are still an undergraduate. You can take certain graduate courses and receive credit for both the undergraduate and graduate versions of the course, enabling you to complete a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in five years. You can use these courses towards the needed honors credits for your honors distinction.
Requirements
Find your Engineering Honors (EH) track in the table below to learn more about the requirements for your track. Contact the appropriate EH Track Coordinator if you have any questions regarding the requirements.
Please note that the General Engineering track requirements are the same as the "base" requirements for the EH program.