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University of California, Riverside University Honors Program

Learn about the University Honors Program at UC Riverside, including the online application process, admission requirements, benefits for lower and upper division students, peer mentoring, honors courses, personal growth opportunities, community service, and the summer program.

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University of California, Riverside University Honors Program

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  1. University of California, RiversideUniversity Honors Program Introduction to the Lower and Upper Division University Honors Programs

  2. University Honors Program • Online Application • At least 3.5 HS GPA • 1350 SAT or by Committee • Priority Deadline: March 15th • Final Deadline: April 15th • SUHP Mandatory Attendance • Sunday, June 27th – Friday, July 2nd • Website: www.honors.ucr.edu Lower Division Admission

  3. Honors Benefits: Peer Mentors Speaker Series Small Class Size Personal Growth Community Service Muffin Mornings Priority Registration Residential Fellowship Research/Internship Assistance Personal Interaction with Faculty Individual Counseling and Advising Lower Division Honors1st Year Experience

  4. Lower Division HonorsPeer Mentoring • 2nd, 3rd, & 4th year students • Maintain progress reports on freshmen • Assist in academic planning • General counseling skills • Paired with 4-8 students in the same major UHP Peer Mentors

  5. Honors Courses • Honors Sections • Small discussion sections of large lecture courses • Led by the faculty, limited to 20 students • Added “H” to course number ie HIST 020H • Honors Seminars • Small courses 5-20 students • Topic of particular interest/focus for faculty. • Course number “HNPG” • ie. HNPG 042K - Psychology: The Doctor-Patient Relationship, Dr. DiMatteo

  6. Personal GrowthA Student Perspective • A Balanced College Experience • Variety of Personal Growth Opportunities • Seeking New Opportunities and Continuing to Pursue Prior Interests • Research Experience

  7. Community Service Opportunities HEART: Health Education Awareness Resource Team Humane Society Student Homeless Relief Project Escort Service Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful

  8. Summer University Honors ProgramSunday, June 27th – Friday, July 2nd • General Overview • Cost: $150 • Components • Academic Sessions • Personal Growth • City As Text • Community Service • Social Activities

  9. Upper Division Program • Juniors and Seniors GPA above 3.4 • Under supervision of two faculty mentors to develop a thesis • Present thesis at Upper Division Conference in June

  10. UHP Think-Tank • UHP Students aid in faculty research • Brainstorm research questions • Opportunity for students to interact closely with faculty

  11. Thank You! We thank you for attending this session on the University Honors Program. For additional information, remember to refer to the University Honors Website: www.honors.ucr.edu

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