CALS Honors

Do you go above and beyond to get the most out of your education? Do you want opportunities to connect and grow your skills?

The CALS Honors program will inspire you to take ownership of your education, explore your passions, and pursue your academic goals beyond the classroom.

Students who meet GPA and program requirements are invited to apply to the CALS Honors Program.

The CALS Honors program helps students to:

Build connections with faculty and other students
Identify and take action steps to reach goals
Expand thinking and doing
Learn more about their strengths and leadership
Improve communication skills
Be prepared to succeed
Get recognition for their accomplishments

Current Honors Students

Forms for current students.

Important forms and resources

Honors Requirements

Learn the requirements for successful completion and a typical timeline.

Succeed in the CALS Honors Program

Honors Courses

Information on required courses and honors contracts.

Required honors courses

Faculty Mentors

Mentors are essential to student success in the CALS Honors program.

Selecting an honors mentor

Honors Symposium

The Honors Symposium is the culmination of students’ hard work in the CALS Honors program. At this event, students showcase and present their projects to peers and mentors.

In partnership with the Office of Undergraduate Research, honors students submit an abstract and a poster or oral presentation. Students collaborate with faculty mentors to create their symposium materials.

Learn more about the symposium