In order to graduate with a baccalaureate degree with Honors distinction, students must fulfill the following general requirements in the track listed below. Upon completion of a minimum of 26 hours of credit and a minimum grade point average of 3.25, students can apply for acceptance to the Kelley School of Business and the Honors Program. To maintain Honors status and to graduate with Honors from the School of Business, students must complete 24 hours of Honors-designated courses maintaining a minimum 3.3 overall average and a 3.5 grade point average in Honors courses. This option allows students to receive Honors credit in 200-level courses and above by completing a research paper or special project assigned by the instructor in addition to regular class requirements. Students must secure permission from the instructor and fill out an H-Option form to receive Honors credit.
Projects can include research papers, fieldwork, and visual or oral class presentations.
Separate Honors sections of courses may also be offered as determined by student demand. A student is required to complete a minimum of 24 hours of Honors credit. Fifteen will be required and 9 hours will be optional. Students may choose from a wide variety of Honors courses offered through the School of Business and other Honors courses offered by the University. In addition to opportunities for academic excellence, the Honors Program will offer internship and full time placement opportunities for successful applicants.