Academic Excellence

The University Honors Program is an academic experience for motivated students who seek a challenging and intellectually enriched learning environment.  With small classes and seminars, led by some of the university's most accomplished teachers and scholars, the program encourages undergraduate research and other creative activities, study abroad, internships and scholarship opportunities.

Changes to Honors 498: Independent Study Courses for 2015-2016

****** REGISTER for HONORS 498 COURSES FOR 2015-16******

PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT CHANGES TO HONORS 498 COURSES FOR 2015-16

1. Multicultural Experiences (formerly called Conversations on Race) will be offered in both Fall and Spring semesters.  It will combine independent attendance at multicultural events on campus AND participation in several breakfast meetings on Tuesday mornings from 8 to 8:50 throughout the semester.  You will attend four (4) multicultural enrichment events on campus of your choosing (a list of approved events will be provided).  You will then report back on your experience when we meet for breakfast several times throughout the semester.  This course will allow you to learn about other cultures AND to make friends with other students in the Honors Program through a breakfast club.  Instructor: Elizabeth Kim, Honors Director.
2. The Honors Common Read (1 cr and S/NC) will be placed on the Spring 2016 Timetable and be offered the first five weeks of Spring 2016.  Instructor: Josh Mabie, Languages and Literatures.
3. Find Your Inner Warhawk will be placed on the Spring 2016 Timetable and be offered the second five weeks of Spring 2016.  Instructor: Kathy Brady, Communications.

        Grading: All sections of Honors 498 now employ an S/NC grading basis only.  When you enroll in the course, be sure to choose S/NC for the grading basis.  No letter grades (A, B, C, etc.) will     be given for Honors 498 coursework.

How to enroll in an Honors 498 course (or section): 1. Send an email with the following information to Miguel Aranda, the UHP Program Associate: 1. Your name; 2. Your student ID; 3. The section number and the course title that you wish to enroll in. On the subject line of the email to Miguel, please write Honors 498 or Honors 498 enrollment. Miguel will then notify you if and when the Consent of Instructor is granted; you would then go into your WINS account and enroll yourself into the section that you wish to enroll in.

If you have any questions about the instructions above or the descriptions of the 498 sections below, please contact Miguel Aranda at ArandaM18@uww.edu or the University Honors Program at honors@uww.edu.

FALL 2015 Honors Classes

Course	Course Name	Time	Course#
FNBSLW 344	Business Finance	TuTh 3:30-4:45PM	3462
GENED 110 ENGLISH 105 ENGLISH 105 ENGLISH 105 ENGLISH 105 COMM 110	World of the Arts Freshman English Honors Freshman English Honors Freshman English Honors Freshman English Honors Intro to Human Communication	TuTh 3:30-4:45PM TuTh 2:00-3:15PM TuTh 2:00-3:15PM MoWe 9:30-10:45AM MoWe 12:30-1:45PM MoWe 11:00AM-12:15PM	2003 2952 2953 2951 2950 2828

  

Mission Statement

Our mission as an Honors Program is to challenge basic perceptions of what a student is, stimulating intellectual growth beyond the classroom, encouraging more engagement in academics, and developing an awareness of oneself as a learner.  We aim to provide a competitive advantage for students as they enter the workforce by promoting quality student work through active learning, incubating innovation, and creating positive experiences that teach strong life-lessons.  Our program maintains a drive to impart global awareness and citizenship, and supports an interdisciplinary pedagogy to foster the connections between the Colleges.  As the students progress through the program, we strive to build relationships and a sense of community among the students.  This program looks to help students achieve success beyond expectations; as well as encourage students to try new experiences, participate in reflective assessment, and think with an open mind.  With a strong work ethic and operating in a fun atmosphere, our students will further their own education so as to be the best students that the University has to offer.