University of Michigan-Flint

How do I apply for the Honors Program?

• Applications are online on the admissions website.
• You will need a short personal statement (described on the application form)
• You need to be accepted as a student at the University of Michigan-Flint in order to apply.

What are the requirements for admission?

• Recommended 3.7 gpa minimum and 27 ACT
• Apply early since the application process is competitive
  

What if I am a transfer student or a sophomore wishing to join the program?

• We admit a small number of transfers and University of Michigan-Flint sophomores into the program each year
• See the online application
• Recommended university gpa 3.7

How will I know if I have been accepted into the Honors Program?

• You will be contacted by email
• Be sure to give us the right email address on the application as well as the correct phone number!

How do AP credits count?

• AP credits count depending on your score
• See the admissions web site for information and AP credit transfer sheet
  

What scholarships are available?

• Honors students are eligible for the Freeman Scholarship in the junior and senior years
• Students are eligible for up to $3,000 for the off campus study
• Students should apply for financial aid (FAFSA) online
• The University of Michigan-Flint also offers numerous scholarships--online application December-February

How do I choose a major?

• If you do not know your major, you will be investigating different subjects while completing your general education requirements
• Check the list of majors in the catalogue and cross off all those you know you will never take.
• Then take courses at the 100 level in a variety of subjects that could interest you.
• Use this method of exploration to find  your major, or to choose a new major.
• Remember: only 40% of students remain in the major they choose as freshmen!  Be open to change.

What is a double major?

• This means that you fulfill all the requirements for a major in two different subjects.
• The advantage of a double major is that you will have a much wider window of opportunity after graduation.

Will I need to take more classes than non-honors students?

• No or very seldom.
• All of the core courses count among your general education requirements that you need to complete your degree.

What are the Honors Program core courses?

• There are five core courses in the honors program. 
• These courses count toward the general education courses you need to complete your degree.
• Follow the link for more information!

Do I need to take a foreign language?

• Yes, all students in the honors program are required to complete two introductory courses and one one-credit reading course in a foreign language.
• All students completing a B.A. degree must take a foreign language anyway, so that this is not an additional requirement.
• For students completing a B.S. degree, this may be an additional requirement. However, these courses count toward your degree.

Can I place out of the foreign language requirement?

• Yes, by taking a placement test (by appointment only) in the foreign language department (810 762 3370)
• You may be able to place out of some or all of the introductory courses required.
• You need to place into the 212 level to place out of all requirements.

What is the off-campus study?

• With the help and guidance of your advisor and the honors director, develop a project at another campus or another site such as a place of business in the United States or in a foreign country.
• You spend from 4-10 weeks studying off campus, funded by up to $3,000 to cover expenses
• You receive credit for the off campus study (4 credits of independent study)
• The off campus study generally takes place in the summer of your junior or senior year.
• The off campus study may also take the form of an internship, a study abroad program, or a conference.

What is the Honors Thesis?

• The honors thesis is a research paper based on or linked to your off campus study.
• You complete this paper under the guidance of your advisor in the honors program.
• This provides a wonderful opportunity to do special research in your field of study.
• The thesis also enhances your degree and opens opportunities for successful graduate and professional school application.