University Honors Program

The University Honors Program (UHP) is another great option to help students find their niche at NC State. Prospective (or current) students must fill out a short essay application, and if accepted, must maintain at least a 3.25 GPA and complete a minimum of 12 hours of honors seminars. There are a variety of seminars offered each semester, all of which can fulfill a general education requirement, so it does not require the student to take any additional classes. These seminars are typically small, with no more than about 20 students per class, and students will often have classes with several of their friends, making the classes very similar to a high school setting. Another benefit of being an honors student is being able to register for classes before the rest of the student body -- although this may seem trivial, it's a huge advantage to be able to plan your schedule around your life, rather than the other way around, especially if you're trying to balance a job or extracurriculars with school! UHP students also have the option of living in the Honors Village. This is combination of three dorms (Bagwell, Becton, and Berry) located on East Campus in what is commonly referred to as "The Quad." There is a great common area in between the dorms with a volleyball court and plenty of grass for other fun activities, and Clark Dining Hall and the Honors Village C-Store (short for convenience store, where students can use their Board Bucks or AllCampus Account to purchase food, toiletries, etc.) both within 100 feet of all three dorms. The quad has an amazing environment because while being on East Campus helps avoid some of the student-congestion of central campus, there is no shortage of fun activities to partake in, schedule both by the RAs, as well as the Honors Village mentors. As a UHP student, I lived in the quad for my freshman and sophomore years, and I wouldn't trade my two years in Becton Hall for anything in the world!
Posted by: Tria Metzler