College of Arts and Sciences Honors Program
Are you a high-achieving student who wants to challenge yourself throughout your undergraduate education? Lawrence Technological University's Honors Program may be exactly what you are looking for! Undergraduate students in all majors are welcome to apply and participate.
Explore Your Potential
The Honors Program aims to help highly motivated students reach their full potential. The program endeavors to:
- Provide rigorous academic challenges to enrich your college experience
- Create opportunities to engage with other academically driven students
- Promote creativity and critical thinking
- Prepare you to excel in your professional career or post-graduate education
- Recognize your academic achievements
Honors Program Advantages
- Priority registration for classes
- Dedicated Honors Program academic advisor
- Opportunities to participate in social and professional development events through automatic membership in the Honors Society
- Special recognition at commencement and the Honors Program distinction permanently recorded on your diploma and transcript
The Honors Society
All students admitted to the Honors Program are invited to participate in the Honors Society. In consultation with Honors Program students, the Honors Society organizes social and professional development events throughout the academic year. Honors Society events provide excellent opportunities to meet other Honors Program students and form lasting relationships outside the classroom.
Questions?
Contact the Office of Admissions at 248.204.3160 or the Honors Program at honors@ltu.edu.
The Honors Program consists of two tiers of academic engagement. Honors classes provide deeper, more challenging learning experiences for students. There are two curricular options available:
University Honors Program
Most incoming freshman will join the University Honors Program. In Tier 1, University Honors students complete 19 credit hours of Honors coursework in the core curriculum. In Tier 2, University Honors students complete 6 credit hours of Honors coursework in 3000- and/or 4000-level courses in their respective majors. The University Honors Program curriculum is summarized in the following tables:
University Honors Program Tier 1: 19 Credit Hours of Honors Work in the Core Curriculum
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COM1103 | College Composition | 3 |
| LLT1213 or LLT1223 | World Masterpieces 1 or World Masterpieces 2 | 3 |
| SSC2413 or SSC2423 | Foundations of the American Experience or Development of the American Experience | 3 |
| MCS XXXX | Math Course Appropriate for the Student's Major | 4 |
| BIO/CHM/PHY XXXX | Natural Sciences Course Appropriate for the Student's Major | 3 |
| Variable | Elective from the Core Curriculum Honors Offerings | 3 |
University Honors Program Tier 2: 6 Credit Hours of Honors Work in the Student’s Major
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Variable | 3000- or 4000-Level Major-Specific Course | 3 |
| Variable | 3000- or 4000-Level Major-Specific Course | 3 |
College Honors Program
Current students and incoming transfer students are welcome to join the College Honors Program. In Tier 1, College Honors students complete 6 credit hours of Honors coursework in the core curriculum. In Tier 2, College Honors students complete 9 credit hours of Honors coursework in 3000- and/or 4000-level courses in their respective majors. The College Honors Program curriculum is summarized in the following tables:
College Honors Program Tier 1: 6 Credit Hours of Honors Work in the Core Curriculum
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Variable | Eligible Core Curriculum Course* | 3 |
| Variable | Eligible Core Curriculum Course* | 3 |
College Honors Program Tier 2: 9 Credit Hours of Honors Work in the Student’s Major
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Variable | 3000- or 4000-Level Major-Specific Course | 3 |
| Variable | 3000- or 4000-Level Major-Specific Course | 3 |
| Variable | 3000- or 4000-Level Major-Specific Course | 3 |
* Eligible core curriculum courses include:
Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Communication: COM 1103, LLT 1213, LLT 1223, SSC 2413, or SSC 2423
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science: MCS 1414, MCS 1424, MCS 2414, MCS 2423, MCS 3403, or another mathematics course appropriate for the student’s major (selected in consultation with the Director of the Honors Program)
Department of Natural Sciences: CHM 1213, PHY 2413, or another science course appropriate for the student’s major (selected in consultation with the Director of the Honors Program)
Honors Program Requirements
Please note that a grade of B or higher is required in all Honors courses to receive Honors credit. Only one grade of B- or lower can be replaced by enrolling in a subsequent Honors course in the same discipline. In addition, all Honors Program students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. In extenuating circumstances, the Director of the Honors Program may approve a limited number of curricular substitutions.
University Honors Program
Incoming freshmen are invited to apply to join the University Honors Program if they have earned a 3.5 grade point average or higher in high school. Involvement in community service and/or extracurricular activities are also important criteria that will be considered when reviewing your application.
Incoming freshmen can apply to join at University Honors Program Application for Incoming Freshman.
Please login to the application using the username and password you created during the admissions process. If you have difficulty logging in to the application form, contact Morgan Hess at mhess@ltu.edu or 248.204.3109.
College Honors Program
Current students and incoming transfer students are welcome to apply to join the College Honors Program. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 and the ability to meet College Honors Program curriculum requirements. Involvement in community service and/or extracurricular activities are also important criteria that will be considered when reviewing your application.
Incoming transfer students can apply to join the College Honors Program here: College Honors Program Application for Incoming Transfer Students.
Please login to the application using the username and password you created during the admissions process. If you have difficulty logging in to the application form, contact Morgan Hess at mhess@ltu.edu.
Current LTU students can apply to join the College Honors Program here: College Honors Program Application for Current LTU Students.
No username or password is required to complete this application. Please remember to email the essay described on the application form to honors@ltu.edu. Applications will only be considered once both the application and essay are received.