An enhanced media curriculum
The Academic Honors Program provides top-performing students the opportunity to challenge themselves academically and graduate with a departmental honors notation.
Each spring, the dean invites approximately 25 rising juniors with the strongest academic records to join the program. Admission is by invitation only. There is no application, referral/recommendation or other procedures to be considered for the Academic Honors program — it is based solely on cumulative GPA.
Requirements
To successfully complete the program and earn an honors notation, students must meet three requirements:
Honors seminars
Complete a minimum of two Media School honors seminars with a grade of B or better
Senior thesis
Complete a senior thesis or creative project during your final semester, under the guidance of a faculty member
Apply for your senior thesisAcademic excellence
Demonstrate strong performance in Media School courses and maintain an excellent overall GPA throughout your college career
Questions?
Contact Dave Groobert, director of the honors program.