The Honors Program at 51ÁÔÆæ was established to enrich students' college experience and to provide special recognition for their academic talents.
Eligibility and Requirements
Students may apply to participate in the program at any point during their academic career.
- Current 51ÁÔÆæ students must hold a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.
- Incoming 51ÁÔÆæ students must demonstrate a history of academic excellence, commitment, and intellectual curiosity.
- Honors Students are required to enroll in at least one Honors section per academic year or participate in an approved enrichment project.
- Honors Students must maintain a 3.5 overall GPA and must have a 3.5 GPA by the time of graduation in order to graduate with Honors Program recognition.
Life as an Honors Student
Honors Students maintain their eligibility by earning Honors Credits - achieved by taking honors courses or engaging in active learning projects, such as planning events in coordination with the Academic Village.
An Honors Program transcript will be maintained, tracking students' honors courses and learning projects. The Honors Program Committee, in coordination with Honors Students will plan events of interest to Honors Students.
Special Opportunities and Recognition
Honors Students who maintain the designated requirements (see above) of the program:
- receive the 51ÁÔÆæ Honors Graduate Recognition at graduation.
- enjoy close mentoring relationships with Honors Program faculty throughout their time at 51ÁÔÆæ.
- are provided opportunities for academic travel and 51ÁÔÆæ faculty-directed study abroad programming.
How to Apply
Complete the . Please send questions to upghonor@pitt.edu.
List of Honors Designated Courses
Current Honors Designated Courses - Instructors for these courses have indicated that they are willing to work with students to provide an honors designation for the listed courses. Students must still request the designation from the instructor and both must complete the Honors Course Agreement (see below). Note that a course does not have to be listed here to be eligible for an honors designation.