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The Honors Program offers academically motivated students an alternative General Education curriculum built around the study of the great works of world culture. Honors students explore central themes in the sciences and liberal arts through discussion of works ranging from Homer's Odyssey to Mozart's Requiem, from the Analects of Confucius to Emily Dickinson's poetry, from the Bible to the Dialogues of Galileo. These "classics" are supplemented by selected contemporary works, including films.
Students who complete the Honors Program have no other General Education requirements, which gives more freedom to choose electives. All Honors courses are interdisciplinary, discussion-oriented seminars in which students and teachers engage in collaborative learning.
Students who complete the program graduate "With Honors," a designation that appears on the graduation program and the transcript.
Requirements
- a minimum 3.5 high school CPI (core GPA)
- four years of high school English, two of history, three of mathematics (including Algebra II), and a year of biology, chemistry, and physics (or equivalents); deficiencies can be made up while in the program
- strong writing skills
- minimum ACT composite score of 24 and/or SAT composite score of 1140 (80th percentile)
- self-motivation
- intellectual curiosity
Applying to the Honors Program
Honors Program freshmen enrollment is limited to 25 students per year. You can fill out our online application, or download the application form and mail it to PUC. You can also request an application by mail by calling (707) 965-6610 or e-mailing honors@puc.edu.