Honors-In-Major
Students with an overall 3.20 grade-point average (GPA) and a 3.20 GPA in major coursework, who may or may not be in the University Honors Program, are encouraged to complete the requirements for Honors in Major which will appear on their diploma and academic record. If you wish to pursue Honors in Major, you must take at least 16 credits of Honors work in your major. [Note that students who enter the university in fall 2008 and in subsequent years must achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.40 in order to graduate with a University Honors designation; an overall 3.20 GPA for major coursework remains the requirement for Honors in Major.]
Requirements:
- Maintain overall GPA of at least 3.20 (3.40 if entry to UNH occurred on or after the Fall 2008) and a 3.20 GPA in major coursework.
- Complete a minimum of 16 credits of honors credits (12 credits coursework plus 4 credits of Senior Honors Thesis), as follows:
- Twelve credits of Honors coursework must be successfully completed . At least two courses must be drawn from courses listed with the BCHM (Biochemistry) designation. Most BCHM 700-level courses are available for honors credit with instructor's permission; once enrolled in the course, you must file an Honors Designation Form. Other 600- or 700-level Honors-designated courses may be taken from the listings under ANSC, CHEM, GEN, MICR, PBIO, or ZOOL, subject to approval of the major advisor.
- Successfully complete 4 credits of Senior Honors Thesis (BCHM 799H; 2 cr. per semester). Identify and consult with senior thesis advisor during the junior year, as the summer after junior year is an excellent opportunity to commence thesis research. Students identify a research project, prepare a written proposal for evaluation, and begin conducting independent research (at least 10 hours per week) during the first semester of senior year. At the end of the second semester, students submit a written thesis of the work completed.
