Advantages

Advantages of the Honors Program

In addition to a challenging and exciting curriculum, the Honors Program offers:

Financial Aid: A student who has successfully completed four Honors courses and one additional semester of work on an Honors thesis, all with a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or higher, will be granted a 50% tuition reduction by UNH for the final semester in residence at UNH. In addition, students in the Honors Program with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and who are either rising juniors or seniors are eligible to apply for one of the six John Hatfield Scholar awards. These competitive awards are $1,000 per semester tuition scholarships, awarded to Honors Program students with high grade point averages who are active in student life and community service. In addition to the financial award, John Hatfield Scholar recipients receive special parking privileges, a bronze medallion, and a certificate of recognition.

Small Classes: Honors Program classes provide an opportunity for participation and discussion in a setting where students know their instructors and their fellow students especially well.

Recognition: A student who successfully completes the Honors Program, including the Honors thesis, will be designated as an Honors Scholar on the transcript and on the diploma awarded at graduation. Thus, prospective employers, graduate schools and other institutions will be aware of this extra accomplishment in the student's pursuit of the undergraduate degree.