University Honors Program
The University Honors Program (UHP) is an academic experience for motivated undergraduate students who seek a challenging and intellectually enriched learning environment. The program cultivates students' academic development by providing small classes and seminars led by some of the university's most accomplished teachers and scholars. It also allows students to work one-on-one with their professors on customized H-Option projects.
Further, through high-impact practices such as study abroad/travel study, special field trips, service learning projects, and scholarship opportunities, the program supports Honors students to achieve their full potential as students, prospective professionals, and future civic leaders. Finally, the program has fashioned fruitful collaborations with other Student Diversity, Engagement, and Success subunits, such as the Undergraduate Research Program and the McNair Scholars Program. These programs help students pursue experiential learning opportunities outside of the UHP through Honors Exchange Points.
If you meet the requirements of joining the Honors Program on campus, you can have the opportunity to join the Honors Advantage Learning Community! As a member of this group, you will be guaranteed registration for Honors courses, get a head start on undergraduate research, actively participate in service learning projects, learn leadership skills, and much more.
ALUMNI IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Jackie Carper
Graduation Year: 2022
Major: Marketing & Communication
UHP involvement: HSA President from 2019-2022
Post graduation, I moved to Minneapolis and have been working for RR Donnelley, a Fortune 500 manufacturer and marketing company, as an Account Representative. I also serve on multiple volunteer boards with organizations including Pi Sigma Epsilon and the Hugh O’ Brian Youth Leadership Organization. This year, I started the Pitch-A-Friend Twin Cities chapter and have loved fueling my entrepreneurial spirit through it. The Whitewater Honors Program taught me the value of community involvement, self-motivation, and constant goal-setting!
Dylan Paprocki
Graduation Year: 2022
Major: Finance – Investments and Real Estate Emphasis
After graduation, I worked at Exelon Corporation in real estate asset management. This experience inspired me to pursue an M.S. in Real Estate at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, which significantly grew my education, network, and career opportunities. Now, I am a Real Estate Analyst at Northwestern Mutual Real Estate, focusing on debt and equity transactions across the major real estate asset classes. Reflecting on my journey, the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater Honors Program provided an intellectually stimulating environment with peers who shared similar goals. If you're interested in real estate, I highly encourage you to reach out to chat.
HONORS DATES AND DEADLINES
Events:
- Fall 2025 Honors New Student Orientation: September 3 (11-12), September 8 (1-2), September 9 (11-12), Hyland Hall 4303
- Fall 2025 Honors Reception: October 3 (12-2), Hyland Hall, Timmerman Auditorium
- Warhawk Admitted Day for Honors Eligible High School Students: November 14, 2025 Location and Time TBD
- Honors Spring Open House for Honors Eligible High School Students: February 13, 2026, Location and Time TBD
- Honors Program Spring Appreciation Reception: May 1, 2026, 12:00-2:00, Location TBD
H-Options Deadlines:
- H-Option Fall Term Form Deadline 1: Monday, September 29, 2025, at 4:00 pm.
- H-Option Fall Term, Form Deadline 2: Monday, November 17, 2025, at 4:00 pm.
- H-Option Spring Term Form Deadline 1: Monday, February 23, 2026, at 4:00 pm.
- H-Option Spring Term Form Deadline 2: Monday, April 27, 2026, at 4:00 pm.
- Note: You are welcome to submit Form 2 earlier than the deadline. Email David Welsch (welschd@uww.edu) for extensions.
FORMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Program Applications
H Option Forms
- Please submit your H-Option through the H-Option web application portal here.
Honors Exchange Points Applications:
- Exchange Point Application
- Applications are accepted on a rolling deadline basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure your points are recorded promptly.
Honors Program General Scholarships
- The Honors Program offers three scholarships—the John & Genevieve Olsen Foundation Fund, the Lois D. Fritschler Foundation Fund, and the Exemplary Student in the University Honors Program Award—available through the Honors Program General Scholarship application on WINS. The application window is December 1, 2025, to February 22, 2026.
Study Abroad/Travel Study Award
- The Honors Study Abroad/Travel Study Award supports sophomores, juniors, and seniors in the Honors Program. It provides a tuition credit the semester after returning from study abroad or a travel study. Apply before your trip; submit a report before your first semester back.