Departmental Honors

Requirements

Since independent research is an integral part of the Biotechnology program, students must enroll in at least two semesters of BIOT-X 499 Biotechnology Research Capstone or equivalent. The Undergraduate Advising Office should be consulted for other requirements, but in general, students completing coursework with a minimum grade point average of 3.300, a senior thesis, the BIOT-X 499 credits, and, in some cases, a comprehensive examination or seminar, will be awarded a degree with honors. Honors students are urged to enroll in special honors courses and seminars offered by many departments in the College of Arts and Sciences.

College of Arts and Sciences Requirements

• Students must have a College GPA of 3.300 or higher to qualify for admission to a Departmental Honors program and to receive Departmental Honors. Units may set a higher College GPA.
• Units establish additional criteria, including admissions procedures, academic performance standards, and whether there are required courses, papers, or projects.
• Students who wish to earn honors in two different units must complete a distinct body of work for each honors notation.