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- Honors Student Handbook
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- Advising and Registration
- Financial Support
- Residence Life
- Co-Curricular Activities
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- Honors Student Organizations
- Frequently Asked Questions (Current Students)
- Checklist to Graduate with University Honors
- Contact Information
Advising and Registration
- Honors Advisors
Academic advising for honors students is the responsibility of Honors full-time faculty (including the Director, Associate Director, and the Director of CSURF) as well as a roster of part-time faculty advisors from a variety of disciplines.
All honors advisors are trained as University College advisors and are familiar with the requirements for honors as well as those of university studies and the various majors. You can check who your advisor is at any time by visiting SeaNet > Student Services & Financial Aid > Registration > Advisor Information.
Priority registration is a significant perk of being in the Honors College. As an honors student, you will register for classes before most other students on campus. Your honors advisor (and later your academic advisor in your department) will help you plan your academic career, select courses, and work through the registration process.
- When and how often do I meet with an advisor?
You will typically meet with your advisor at least once per semester to discuss your academic progress and next semester’s course schedule, but you’re free to make additional appointments.
You will work with an Honors College academic advisor from your entry to UNCW until you declare a major (typically upon completing 24 credit hours, or 2 semesters, at UNCW). Typically, incoming first-year students work with Honors advisors for 2-3 semesters.
After you declare a major, you will receive an advisor in your major department and are no longer required to meet with an Honors advisor. However, not all departmental advisors have a solid grasp of Honors requirements and coursework. if you have any questions about Honors advising or coursework, or just want to double-check you're on the right track, you can always ask our peer advisors or Dr. Bingham, Dr. Mehl, or Miss Nikki Kroushl.
Transfer students who have completed associate's degrees often arrive at UNCW with a major declared, and thus receive advisors in their major departments. Though you will not ever have a designated Honors advisor as a transfer Honors student, we highly, highly encourage you to meet with a peer advisor or Honors staff member once per semester to verify that you're on track.
- Other Advising Resources
As registration approaches through the semester, Honors may create additional opportunities for advising--drop-in hours, peer advising, etc.
- Your Progression Through Honors
Below is a sample 4-year plan for a student who joins Honors as a first-year. (Just a sample! Your journey may look significantly different.)
Four Years in Honors Sample Schedule Your Four Years in Honors
Classes to Take
Co-Curricular Activities
Questions to ask and things to consider1
HON 110
2-3 Honors University Studies classes
1-2 HON 120/121 classes
HON 191
3 cultural activities
2 service activities
Getting involved in student organizations
Exploring majors and fields of study
Meeting frequently with academic advisor
Consider applying to FYRE
2
1-2 more Honors University Studies classes (4 total)
1-2 HON 120/121 classes
HON 210/212
Study abroad?
Consider leadership positions in student organizations
Apply to national fellowships/scholarships
Attend a thesis defense or Scholars Café session
3
3 extra hours in Honors
Any HON seminars not yet complete
Study abroad?
Consider leadership positions in student organizations
Apply to national fellowships/scholarships
Consider starting 499 early (spring of junior year)
Attend a thesis defense or Scholars Café session
Consider internships and research experience
Consider conducting a Directed Individual Study
4
499 (Departmental Honors)
Attend a thesis defense or 499 Workshop session
Consider internships and research experience