University Honors Program

University Honors Program
Programs and Courses Offered

University Honors Program Office
Pollak Library 160

Director
Stacy Mallicoat

University Honors Program

The University Honors Program at Cal State Fullerton is an academic unit under the Office of Academic Programs, and is governed by University Policy Statement 412.010. The interdisciplinary program currently includes 750 students. Typically, about 26 professors from varying colleges and disciplines participate in the program.

The University Honors Program is dedicated to inclusive excellence and the exploration of interdisciplinary and global perspectives among faculty and students within the Titan community who share a love of learning and engagement.

The University Honors Program goals are:

Intellectual curiosity - foster intellectual curiosity and promote a commitment to inclusion among highly motivated, socially aware and academically engaged students.
Global engagement - create global citizens who engage with their local and global communities with the belief that we can all make a difference.
Interdisciplinary curriculum - provide an interdisciplinary curricular experience that allows students to critically evaluate complex social issues.
Social justice - embody CSUF’s Guiding Principles of Social Justice within our mission and programming.

Benefits

The University Honors Program provides benefits that include:

Honors seminars featuring small class sizes (approximately15).
Access to the Honors Center, a special study lounge.
Opportunity to develop an independent project with a faculty mentor.
Specialized advising.
Opportunity to study abroad and earn honors credit.
Support in navigating the university system.
Close mentoring relationships with faculty and staff members.
Social activities with fellow honors students.
Priority registration.
Honors notation on official transcript and diploma.

By actively participating in this strong scholarly community, students gain leadership experience through service. University Honors students have the option of participating in the administration and development of the University Honors Program, which allows them to become active partners in their education and provides opportunities to help nurture the growth of the University Honors Program.

Admission Criteria

Entering first-year students who have achieved a 3.6 grade-point average in college preparatory coursework in grades 10, 11 and the first semester of their senior year are eligible to apply to the program. Transfer students who have completed honors coursework at their transfer institution and have earned a minimum CSU transferable grade-point average of 3.5 also are eligible. For additional information on applying, contact the Honors Center, Pollak Library 160, at 657-278-7440 or univhonors@fullerton.edu. Current Cal State Fullerton students and transfer students who have not previously completed honors coursework should consult with the University Honors Program director about possible admission.

Expectations

To maintain eligibility in the University Honors Program, students are expected to meet minimum course requirements as noted in the University Honors student handbook. Students who complete all program requirements and earn a 3.5 cumulative grade-point average in their honors course work will receive a Honors distinction notation on their diploma and transcript.

Programs and Courses Offered

Programs

Non-Degree

University Honors

Courses

Honors

Courses are designated as HONR in the class schedule. All honors courses are restricted to students enrolled in the University Honors Program.