Prospective Honors Students
Prospective
Honors Students
curiosity community city
As a UNC Charlotte Honors College student, you will enjoy innovative class topics that pique your curiosity. In honors courses with an average class size of 17, you will be an active partner in your learning experience.
Having a strong community is key for student success at Charlotte. By living in the honors residence hall, attending honors events, and forming relationships with your professors and advisors, you will make valuable connections and lasting friendships before stepping foot in the classroom.
You can explore many cultural and professional opportunities in the city of Charlotte. Honors students often take advantage of the many experiences that only a city can offer, all available from campus via the light rail.
why honors?
Work closely with professors
Honors classes allow students to have far more interaction with their professors and fellow students.
Access to honors housing in Levine Hall
Serving as both the honors residence hall and the home to the Honors College and Levine Scholars Program offices, Levine Hall connects students to important resources, classes, events, and the honors community. The residence side offers both suite and apartment-style rooms; the administrative wing offers academic advising, a quiet place to study, seminar rooms, and event and meeting spaces.
Graduate with honors distinction
When you graduate with honors distinction, you will receive an honors stole to wear as part of your academic regalia at commencement. You may also receive other medallions and cords to wear from other programs and societies you are involved with. Your honors distinction will be noted in the commencement program, and your official UNC Charlotte transcript will bear the inscription specific to your honors program. If you have participated in dual honors, the name of your secondary honors program will also be noted on your transcript.
Internship and research experiences
Opportunities to travel to and present at honors conferences, as well as work closely with professionals in your field.
Average honors class size of 17
The average size for an honors class is around 17 students, compared to the University average of around 35.
Stimulating interdisciplinary coursework
Honors classes provide a space for students to think critically, reflect deeply, ask questions, and find solutions.
Priority class registration
Students in every honors program have access to early registration for classes.
Additional scholarship opportunities
In addition to the merit scholars programs available to incoming freshmen, the Honors College offers several scholarships to continuing honor students. UNC Charlotte also offers hundreds of other scholarships for which honor students are excellent candidates.