Honors Curriculum and Courses
Learn more about the requirements of the John Martinson Honors College curriculum and the different paths to earning Honors credits.
HONR Courses
All students with a 3.0 GPA or higher can enroll in honors courses.
HONR courses use innovative pedagogical techniques and engaged learning practices to develop students’ critical thinking ability, interdisciplinary awareness, collaborative skills, and research skills.
Honors College Curriculum Requirements
To graduate with an honors designation on their diploma, honors students must complete the John Martinson Honors College curriculum requirements specific to their catalog year.
Required Credits: 24 Honors credits |
A. 2 credits of the Honors First Year Experience series (HONR 19901 in Fall, 1 credit + HONR 19902 in Spring, 1 credit) |
B. 3 credits of additional HONR course(s) |
C. 19 Honors Elective credits (refer below for more information on Elective courses) |
Scholarly Project |
A student must engage in a sustained project, either on or off campus, in which the student creates new knowledge. Results of this research or creative project should be presented in a public forum. |
Required Credits: 18 Honors credits (*for students matriculating Fall 2023 or after) |
A. 2 credits of HONR 220: Community of Inquiry in Fall |
B. 3 credits of additional HONR course(s) |
C. 13 Honors Elective credits (refer below for more information on Elective courses ) |
D. Transfer Honors credits (as applicable)
Up to 9 Honors credits may be transferred from another institution. |
Scholarly Project |
A student must engage in a sustained project, either on or off campus, in which the student creates new knowledge. Results of this research or creative project should be presented in a public forum. |
Required Credits: 24 Honors credits |
A. 1 credit FYS-H |
B. 23 Honors Elective credits (refer below for more information on Elective courses) |
* E-Portfolio (for students who matriculated to IUPUI’s Honors College in Fall 2022 or Fall 2023) |
Paths to Earning Elective Credits
There are 5 ways in which students can earn credits towards completion of the honors curriculum.