HARTFORD ART SCHOOL


Eligibility

First-semester freshmen are eligible to participate in the Hartford Art School Honors Program if they were (a) awarded a University of Hartford President’s or Regents’ Scholarship or (b) designated as eligible to participate upon admission to the University.

Transfer students and all other students should consult with the Hartford Art School Honors Coordinator to determine their eligibility.

Hartford Art School Requirements for the Honors Degree

For a student enrolled in the Hartford Art School, the requirements below must be met to complete the University Honors program and earn the designation of University Honors on the diploma:

A Hartford Art School Honors Student must have an overall Grade Point Average of 3.5 and a 3.0 in Honors course work.

A Hartford Art School Honors Student must have at least 18 credits of Honors work.

The Hartford Art School Honors Coordinator helps each student develop a plan to earn the required 18 credits of Honors work, including:

Honors sections of General Education (e.g., Honors RPW) and/or AUC courses

”Contract Honors” courses

Upper-level independent study and research projects (including the University Scholar Program).

Suggested Timetable

Freshman Year: Take one or two Honors sections of General Education or AUC courses (3-6 credits).

Sophomore Year: Take one or two Honors sections of General Education or AUC courses (3-6 credits) or take one Honors seminar (3 credits) and one Honors section of General Education or AUC courses (3 credits).

Junior Year: Take two “Contract Honors” courses in your major (6 credits) or take one “Contract Honors” course and one Honors seminar (6 credits). In the spring, decide if you want to do a University Scholar project or an independent study project. Select a topic and find a faculty member who will direct your project.

Senior Year: Begin and complete the independent project (3-6 credits).

Total: 18 credits

Checklist for Honors Students

See specific information regarding accepted credit hours on the previous pages. Work with your Hartford Art School Honors Coordinator to develop a plan.

Honors sections of General Education and/or honors sections of All-University Curriculum courses:

Term (i.e., Fall 2003)	Subject (i.e., SUB)	Course (i.e., 123)	Course Reg.No. (i.e., 12345)	Credit Hours

“Contract Honors” courses:

Term (i.e., Fall 2003)	Subject (i.e., SUB)	Course (i.e., 123)	Course Reg.No. (i.e., 12345)	Credit Hours

Upper level independent study and research projects:

Term (i.e., Fall 2003)	Subject (i.e., SUB)	Course (i.e., 123)	Course Reg.No. (i.e., 12345)	Credit Hours

To total at least 18 credits of Honors work.

An overall GPA of 3.5 and a 3.0 in honors work.


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