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Honors Program

The Honors Program in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) is designed for high-ability students who are motivated to seek an individualized learning experience. Often, cross-disciplinary and higher-level courses are more helpful in preparing for a career than the standard degree requirements.

The honors program provides a distinction that will be recognized on the diploma and transcript; it may help in seeking employment or entering graduate or professional school. One of the most distinct advantages of the honors program is that it may allow a more flexible program of study, in addition to increased contact with faculty and the opportunity to conduct research.

Program Requirements

  • To enter the CAFNR Honors Program, you must have earned 30 hours of credit and must have at least a 3.3 GPA (cumulative). Transfer students must have completed at least 15 hours of credit on the MU campus with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3.
  • An Honors Thesis Project is required and should be planned by the student and approved by the student's Honors Advisory Committee.
  • Eligible students should complete the Honors Program application as early in their undergraduate degree program as possible. The application should be signed by at least two faculty members and the undergraduate adviser chair before it can be approved. The faculty members co-signing the application will serve as the student's Honors Advisory Committee.

To remain in good standing in the CAFNR Honors Program, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher. If a student's GPA falls below 3.3, he or she will be allowed a two-semester grace period to raise the GPA back to the 3.3 level.

For more information about the CAFNR Honors Program, please talk with your academic adviser.

Application

Honors Program Application (Word)

The form must be printed out and signed by the student and adviser, as well as by all members of the student's honors committe, before it is turned in to the Academic Programs Office.

Latin Honors

Latin honors are awarded on your official GPA. The official GPA is comprised of all courses completed within the University System.

  • 3.5-3.69 Cum Laude
  • 3.7-3.89 Magna Cum Laude
  • 3.9-4.0 Summa Cum Laude

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Revised: May 25 2007
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