The University Honors Program, open to students in all undergraduate divisions of the university, is administered by the Honors Council and the director of university honors. Minimum requirement for acceptance into the program is a composite score of 26 on the ACT (or ACT residual) or an 1250 on the SAT. The student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or higher to be inducted into the program in the spring of their fresh-man year. All interested in the University Honors Program must send an application to Dr. Fulmer’s office in room 117 of Eldridge Hall. Students must maintain a 3.25 to graduate as a University Honors Scholar.
The University Honors Program is open to all students, including those attending Troy University on international student visas. For more information and guidance, please contact the Associate Provost and Dean of First Year Studies, Dr. Hal Fulmer, in 117 Eldridge or by phone at 334-670-5747.
The purpose of the University Honors Program is to offer academically superior students an engaged and interactive Honors experience, rather than a static Honors curriculum. Students will have a flexible general studies program that will be designed to meet their personal interests. The University Honors Program is designed to allow students to engage in activities that will make them more marketable when working in their chosen profession.
The Honors Program also has an honors house on campus which houses both male and female students. Students should consult with the director of the University Honors Program and the director of University Housing for availabilities and stipulations. The house serves as a residence and a focal point for meetings and activities with the Honors Alliance, faculty and staff in the Honors Program.
The official student voice within the program is the University Honors Alliance. Membership to the University Honors Alliance is offered to any student with a 3.25 grade point average or higher. There is an annual membership fee as well.
University Honors Program Requirements
- HON 1101 & HON 4400
Students inducted into the Honors Program will take HON 1101 in the Spring of their Freshman year. This class does not replace TROY 1101 , which all Freshmen students must take in the Fall semester. Students will need to have approval from their adviser before registering for this class. Students are also required to take HON 4400 in their senior year. This class can be replaced by LDR 4400 if there is no availability.
- University Involvement
Honors students are expected to be involved in at least one of three University affairs: Completion of significant service work through the John. W. Schmidt Center for Student Success or an-other non-profit organization, a study abroad program offered throughout the year, and/or be a member of a faculty-led research group.
- Thesis
At the end of their time at Troy University, Honors students must create a thesis that will examine a specific topic of interest. This does not have to be in written form, but can be created in a way that suits a student’s area of study. These theses will be presented publicly.