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Schedule an Advising Meeting

Book either an in-person or Zoom advising appointment with one of our advisors via their Calendly links below.

Wednesday Walk-in Advising

Meet with an Honors advisor without scheduling an appointment using by coming to the Honors suite from 9:00AM - 3:30PM on one of the following dates: 

  • September: 11, 18, & 25
  • October: 2, 16, & 23

Advising Tabling

Meet with an Honors advisor for in-hall advising by coming to Minton Hall from 4:30PM - 7:00PM on one of the following dates:

  • October 15, 17, 22, & 24
  • Good Standing Policy 
  • To be eligible to participate in priority registration a student must have been advised by their primary academic advisor and have been cleared by their MHC advisor.
  • Honors students who are sophomores or juniors and who are on track with honors hours' requirements are eligible to submit this form in lieu of an in-person advising appointment once per academic year.

Expedited Advising Form

 


 
There are three academic tracks within the Mahurin Honors College: Thesis track, Non-Thesis track, and the 18-hour Honors in the Major track.

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Honors Curriculum Option 3

 


 

HTAGs support honors scholars' intellectual growth by funding participation in credit-earning education abroad programs.

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HDGs offer up to $500 to offset costs for academic research, conference travel, and materials. They support activities related to MHC priorities, including CE/T projects, research, internships, HACs, and conference travel.

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CE/T Excellence Grants fund CE/T projects with significant potential contributions to their field.

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This grant, exclusively for Gatton and Craft Academy alumni, supports research, creative projects, experiential learning, and professional development.

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Honors 251 - Citizen and Self

HON 251 delves into the complexities of “citizen” and “self” to understand individuals' roles in society and democracy.

 

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Study Abroad Credit

Studying abroad with a WKU-approved program allows you to apply for Honors credit for specific courses.

 

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Colloquia

MHC colloquia classes offer a distinctive academic experience, combining the depth of specialized study with the breadth of interdisciplinary exploration.

 

 

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Independent Research

Independent Research allows scholars to engage in research, creative activities, or in-depth study of a topic with a faculty sponsor.

 

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HACs are designed to allow scholars to earn honors credit in non-honors, upper-division courses.

 

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Capstone Experience/Thesis

TThe CE/T project is an independent research or creative project that combines a scholar’s academic, intellectual, and professional goals.

 

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Honors Self-Designed Studies (HSDS)

HSDS permits scholars to design unique majors or minors that more precisely meet their professional goals.

 

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Internships

Two courses are offered: HON 275 for the first experience, and HON 375 for a subsequent experience.

 

 

 

For any questions, contact the WKU Mahurin College Team.



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 Last Modified 10/9/24