The “Core Requirements” are designed to engender a broad, supportive environment that allows Honors students to work and study as a cohort. Moreover, the “Core Requirements” are designed to help students develop important cultural competencies by celebrating indigenous and international cultures and languages. As such, the “Core Requirements” not only create a standard of academic excellence across the university, but they bring this excellence of study to bear on broader community and global concerns.

At the same time, the UAS Honors Program respects the diversity of student interests and degree programs by offering a flexible curriculum that allows students to select the most appropriate of available curricular Honors tracks for their study. Currently, there are two available tracks: the Humanities and Liberal Arts Trackand the Social Sciences Track.

For information on program requirements, contact UAS Honors Program coordinator, Sol Neely.

Students who participate in the UAS Honors Program gain access to important supporting services such as personalized academic advising and mentoring, priority enrollment, resource and scholarship opportunities, and community involvement with a cohort of peers committed to academic excellence. With access to such resources, students in the UAS Honors Program develop a competitive edge for pursuing career options beyond the baccalaureate, including gaining admission to quality graduate and professional programs across the nation.

The UAS Honors Program offers motivated and outstanding students the opportunity to learn in uplifting and diverse scholarly environments both inside and outside the classroom. Beginning with the UAS Honors Orientation Seminar (HNRS 201), students in the program develop a supportive relationship with a cohort of peers. Additionally, the UAS Honors Program connects exceptional students with expert faculty for focus-driven independent research and robust creative expression. Beyond formal academics, Honors students cultivate enriching life-long learning experiences by studying world languages or participating in the International Study Abroad program.

The UAS Honors Program provides diverse ways for students to engage their communities and the world through their studies. By participating in independent research, service learning, or other community service opportunities outside of the classroom, Honors students continually work to build professional confidence and cultivate civic responsibility. Learning through engagement gives Honors students an added advantage when applying for graduate school or designing a fulfilling professional career.

By promoting engaged learning, the UAS Honors Program gives students matchless opportunities to achieve their highest potential. Toward this end, the program is designed to help students develop important leadership skills in order to prepare them for life beyond the rigorous demands of a university education. Through a program that combines study, service, and cultural awareness, the UAS Honors Program is committed to helping students gain the competencies necessary to stay engaged with local, national, and global affairs in a rapidly changing world.