Engineering Honors Program
Engineering excellence. Elevated.
Summary of Requirements (24 credits)
Honors Scholar Cornerstone (3 credits)
HON 101 –Introduction to critical thinking, scholarly inquiry, and diversity of perspective through an interdisciplinary approach; small, discussion-based course capped at 20 students per section. Topics may vary and tend to be focused on contemporary issues/problems.
Honors Elective Seminars (18 credits)
These courses, sections and seminars will highlight contemporary problems of interest to engineers and are taught by top faculty with engaging pedagogy:
- ENGR 340HON (honors section)
- ENGR 201, 202, 203 and/or 206 honors section
- EE 206 honors section
- Other engineering courses that have an honors section
- Essential Studies course honors sections
- Starting in Fall 2025, Honors students must complete at least one 300-level HON seminar course
- Approved experiences through research, study abroad, service learning, internship/cooperative may also count towards requirements
Senior Honors Project (3 credits)
Capstone design course honors section (with Engineering faculty member as advisor)
Benefits to Being in the Engineering Honors Program
- Priority registration each semester for your classes.
- Accomplish ES credits while simultaneously earning Honors status designation.
- Eligibility for tuition waivers reserved for high achieving Honors students.
- Graduation with distinction: the Honors status will be designated on your transcript, diploma, and you will receive an Honors cord for the graduation ceremony.
- A community of Honors peers and faculty who learn, engage, and grow together through classes and exciting programming limited to Honors students, as well as individualized mentoring for fellowships and scholarships.
- A contemporary Honors space, including classrooms and lounge area exclusively for Honors students.
- Optional Honors Living and Learning Community to live amongst other students in the Honors program.
FAQs
What are the requirements for graduating with Honors?
To graduate with Honors distinction, you must complete the 24 required credits and maintain a 3.2 overall GPA throughout your academic career. In addition, to maintain a tuition waiver, you must maintain this GPA every semester. Starting in Fall 2025, Honors students must complete at least one 300-level HON seminar course.
Contact Honors
University of North Dakota
Merrifield Hall, Room 120
276 Centennial Drive, Stop 7187
Grand Forks, ND 58202
P 701.777.2219
Honors Director
Merie Kirby
701.777.2365
merie.kirby@UND.edu