Although no specific core exists just for Honors students, Honors opportunities are available. Junior and senior Honors students are encouraged to participate in undergraduate Honors research. Successful completion of the undergraduate thesis results in the addition of the designation graduation with distinction to the diploma. In the Spring Quarter, students can submit proposals to compete for tuition and fee scholarships and summer research internships awarded through the college. Students research proposals are ranked by a college Honors committee and funding is awarded based on that rank.
Several departments do have Honors courses in their upper-division courses.
These courses require additional effort, are limited to 25 students, and permit close relationships with faculty. To maintain Honors status Students must maintain a 3.4 cumulative grade point average. The Associate Dean conducts a annual review of honors students' records. Students falling below the Honors requirements have their Honors status removed only after the Spring Quarter. Students newly meeting the requirements are invited to request Honors status at any time .