Program Overview

Honors Carolina Program

Overview

Honors Carolina is a four-year academic program designed for the top 10 percent of undergraduates at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The program promises students a guided journey toward a successful career and purposeful life by providing academic and non-academic challenges and opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.

Program Details

• The program offers access to more than 200 small courses, award-winning faculty, and priority registration.
• Approximately 2,100 students are currently members of Honors Carolina, joining a diverse community of scholars and friends.
• The program's unparalleled commitment to global learning offers students a doorway to the world through courses, internships, and research for academic credit.

"Go Anywhere" Initiative

• The Honors Carolina "Go Anywhere" initiative is a comprehensive plan to elevate the program's reputation among industry leaders and position it as a destination of choice for top recruiters.
• The initiative prepares students to seize opportunities through intensive advising and coaching, with academic advisors, career coaches, and alumni mentors supporting students every step of the way.

Co-Curricular Programs

• Students explore their interests, prepare for life after graduation, and connect with students, faculty, alumni, and leaders around the globe through a diverse roster of co-curricular programs.

Eligibility and Application

• Some enrolling first-year students are invited to participate immediately in Honors Carolina.
• Other students may apply to the program at the beginning of their second semester or first year of study.
• Details of the application process are available, but students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.000 or higher and complete a minimum number of honors credit hours by graduation to receive the "Honors Carolina Laureate" distinction on their transcript.

Graduation Requirements

• To graduate from the University with honors or highest honors, students must complete a senior thesis in their academic major.
• Senior honors thesis programs are offered in nearly 50 departments, curricula, and professional schools throughout the University.
• Interested students should consult with the honors advisor in their major about department-specific requirements.