Academics
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 by coming to the Honors suite from 9:00AM - 3:30PM on one of the following dates:
- February 12, 19, 26. March 5, 12, 26
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:
- March 13 and 25.
Expedited Advising
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.
- 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.
There are three academic tracks within the Mahurin Honors College: Thesis track, Non-Thesis track, and the 18-hour Honors in the Major track.
HTAGs support honors scholars' intellectual growth by funding participation in credit-earning education abroad programs.
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.
CE/T Excellence Grants fund CE/T projects with significant potential contributions to their field.
This grant, exclusively for Gatton and Craft Academy alumni, supports research, creative projects, experiential learning, and professional development.
![]() Honors 251 - Citizen and Self
HON 251 delves into the complexities of “citizen” and “self” to understand individuals' roles in society and democracy.
![]() Study Abroad Credit
Studying abroad with a WKU-approved program allows you to apply for Honors credit for specific courses.
![]() Colloquia
MHC colloquia classes offer a distinctive academic experience, combining the depth of specialized study with the breadth of interdisciplinary exploration.
![]() 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.
![]() Capstone Experience/Thesis
TThe CE/T project is an independent research or creative project that combines a scholar’s academic, intellectual, and professional goals.
![]() Honors Self-Designed Studies (HSDS)
HSDS permits scholars to design unique majors or minors that more precisely meet their professional goals.
![]() Internships
Two courses are offered: HON 275 for the first experience, and HON 375 for a subsequent experience.
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