UNC Honors Program

Honors Program - Benefits

Benefits of being in the University Honors Program include:

  • Recognition — At commencement, on their diplomas, and on transcripts, Honors students are recognized as Honors Program James Michener Librarygraduates.
  • Honors Thesis — The capstone of the Honors experience, Honors theses are placed in the permanent collection in Michener Library.
  • Honors Conferences — Honors students have opportunities to attend and present at regional and national conferences.
  • Honors Events — Students are invited to take part in a variety of regular events including pizza seminars, the International Film Series, the Works in Progress Symposium, Research Day, and Academic Excellence Week.
  • Personalized Advising — All Honors students enjoy personalized advising from university faculty.
  • Honors Residence — Students in the Honors Program have the option to live in the Honors-designated residence, Decker Hall, which is located on Central Campus.
  • Library Privileges — Honors students engaged in thesis research are entitled to graduate student library borrowing privileges.
  • Unity in Diversity — Honors students come from a variety of backgrounds and have diverse academic and social interests. Together, they form a community of highly motivated learners.
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