The UVU Honors Program enhances the collegiate experience of highly motivated students through specialized academic and enrichment opportunities that cultivate personal, professional, and civic engagement.
The UVU Honors Program seeks out highly motivated and diverse students who exhibit curiosity, creativity, passion, initiative, and flexible thinking. Admitted students receive specialized academic and social opportunities beyond the typical collegiate experience.
We encourage any student with curiosity, talent, and drive to apply for admission to the Honors Program through a competitive application process that assesses them holistically based in part on two short admissions essays. There is no minimum GPA or test score required to be admitted. We welcome and support students from all backgrounds seeking any face-to-face baccalaureate or associates degree.
The Honors Program at Utah Valley University has two entry points: Early-Entry (students having earned fewer than 40 credits) and Advanced-Entry (students having earned 40 credits or more). Each entry point has its own set of course requirements and students admitted to the Program should meet with our Honors Advisor to create a schedule.
To earn Honors distinction on the transcript and diploma and to wear Honors regalia, students must complete between 18 and 31 credits of Honors level coursework with an overall GPA of at least 3.40. Typically, honors students should complete at least one Honors course per semester.
· Noted in the Commencement program
· Receive a set of cords to wear at Commencement and Convocation
· Have a special notation on their diploma
· Earn the statement "Honors Program Graduate" on their transcript
· Noted in the Commencement program
· Receive a special Honors medallion at no cost
· Earn a special embroidered patch for the satin stole worn during Commencement and Convocation.
· Have a special notation on their diploma
· Have the statement "Honors Program Graduate" on their transcript
Bachelor’s graduates are also celebrated at a Senior Celebration each spring
Here we have compiled a number of frequently asked questions students often ask about UVU's Honors Program.
