UNM Honors Scholar Distinction

A truly substantial commitment to Honors education, the Distinction includes a thesis or other capstone, either within Honors or in connection with another department. This option is perfect for students pursuing Honors within their major.

Requirements (27 Credit Hours):

  • Maintenance of a 3.2 cumulative GPA
  • The successful completion of 27 credit hours in Honors courses, including:
    • 3 credit hours in each of the following levels
      • HNRS 1000
      • HNRS 2000
      • UHON 300
      • UHON 400
    • 6 credit hours in approved thesis/capstone sequence, either UHON or offered by other units.
    • 9 additional credit hours in HNRS or UHON of any level or in approved honors courses in other units.

At least 15 credit hours must be completed in HNRS or UHON courses.  Up to 12 credit hours may come from approved courses offered by other units, including thesis and other approved capstone courses. 

 

Alternative Entry Path Requirements

For students beginning in Honors with significant prior college coursework (30 or more earned credits at UNM or another university or college, excluding AP credits), it is possible to follow an alternative path to a UNM Honors Scholar Distinction. Students meeting this criterion can opt to forgo an HNRS course at the 1000 or 2000 level and instead complete their credit hours from Honors courses at other levels.

  • Maintenance of a 3.2 cumulative GPA
  • The successful completion of 27 credit hours in Honors courses, including:
    • 3 credit hours in each of the following levels
      • UHON 300
      • UHON 400
    • 6 credit hours in approved thesis/capstone sequence, either UHON or offered by other units.
    • 15 additional credit hours in HNRS or UHON of any level or in approved honors courses in other units.

At least 15 credit hours must be completed in HNRS or UHON courses. Up to 12 credit hours may come from approved courses offered by other units, including thesis and other approved capstone courses.