College of Human Sciences - Department of Kinesiology - Iowa State University University Honors Program

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	What is the University Honors Program? The purpose of the Honors Program is to help high ability students expand their potential, both at the University level and within the College of Human Sciences. We offer educational and intellectual opportunities to work with faculty and staff members in your major in the classrom, in research, and in professional development. The College of Human Sciences program is affiliated with the University Honors Program and you can read more about both programs at the various links provided below. What are the benefits of joining Honors? Members of the Honors Program are given priority scheduling for the 1st day of the registration for the classifiaction ahead of their projected status. For example, if you will be a sophomore at the end of the semester, your registration start date will be the 1st day for juniors. This helps to ensure that Honors students will be able to complete their individualized academic programs. Early registration is especially helpful for Kinesiology students juggling numerous lab classes and other scheduling issues. See the University and College links below for additional benefits such as computer facilities, Honors courses & seminars, extended loan privileges at the library, use of the Jischke Honors Building 24-7, residence hall options, Honors activities & conferences and more! College Honors Benefits Univeristy Honors Benefits When do I join Honors? If you are currently a member of the Freshman Honors Program, you should apply to the College of Human Sciences (CHS) Honors Program during the second semester of your freshman year. If you are not in the Freshman Honors Program, but your Iowa State GPA is 3.35 or above, you may apply to the Honors Program at any time by filling out the University Honors Program Application. Students typically need at least three semesters to complete all of the requirements to graduate with Honors, so join as early as possible. Application deadlines are typically early October and early February for students to receive priority registration privileges for the next semester. Overview of the Process Complete the application for the University Honors Program and submit it to the Honors Office in the Jischke Building. Once you are cleared for acceptance at the University level, your application is sent to the College of Human Sciences for review. You will be then be invited to a College-wide orientation meeting where the requirements and deadlines are clarified. See the College of Human Sciences web site below for details of each step of the process: http://www.hs.iastate.edu/honorspgm/overview.php Step 1 � Get great grades and apply to the University Honors Program Step 2 � After acceptance, you will be invited to attend an orientation session within the College of Human Sciences. Step 3 � Submit your program of study (long term academic plan) to the College Step 4 � Focus on your Honors project Step 5 � Present the findings of your project Step 6 � Graduate with Honors!