Honors are not conferred on a graduate simply by virtue of high grades. Quality of school work, recommendation of the faculty, high scholastic achievement, and demonstration of a high degree of professionalism also are considered. Consult the University of Colorado at Boulder Catalog for specific requirements and awards in each college and school. Several national scholastic honor societies have chapters on the CU-Boulder campus.
Most societies invite upper-division and graduate students to join based on academic criteria.
While some societies sponsor community service activities, others are purely honorary. For more information on the honor society in your field and its selection criteria, check with your associate dean's office. Honors Programs Arts and Sciences Honors Program. This program offers a challenging undergraduate experience to continuing students with a 3.30 cumulative GPA, and invited freshmen. Approximately 35 honors courses are offered each semester.