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Many honors courses and experiences that lead to a Cohen Honors distinction on your transcript or diploma also count toward general education or your major.

  • You can choose any track to earn a transcript distinction, or complete more than one to earn the University Honors diploma distinctions. Honors tracks complement your major course of study.
  • Students interested in problem solving across disciplines should check out the Honors Baccalaureate major.

Honors Curriculum Overview

Visit the Current Undergraduate Catalog for details.

EMORY LINDQUIST HONORS SCHOLAR TRACK (12 credit hours)

Most students start here, but you don’t have to. 

  • One HNRS or WSUN seminar course
  • A research or design-thinking experience: HNRS 485, 486, or ID 300H
  • 6 honors credits of your choice

HONORS LAW & PUBLIC POLICY TRACK (12 credit hours)

One core course, two directed electives, and an applied learning experience such as study abroad or an internship. Propose to count a course toward this track using the Petition for Exception form.

HONORS LEADERSHIP TRACK  (12 credit hours)

One core course, two directed electives, and an applied learning experience such as an internship or the Lead for Tomorrow Leadership Academy travel course. Propose to count a course toward this track using the Petition for Exception form.

INTERDISCIPLINARY HONORS "DESIGN-YOUR-OWN TRACK (12 credit hours)

Considering a career in neurosciences or ethnomusicology? With approval from the dean, students may complete an interdisciplinary track around a topic of interest to them. Visit the honors forms page to find the petition for an exception to curriculum requirements to request a self-designed interdisciplinary track.

DEPARTMENTAL HONORS (12 credits or the equivalent)

Check with your major college advisor for options & requirements to receive a diploma distinction for honors in the major.

UNIVERSITY HONORS MINOR (24 credit hours)

Earn the University Honors Minor by completing the Emory Lindquist Honors Scholar Track and one additional track (can be departmental honors).

HONORS BACCALAUREATE (HB)

Design this individualized degree with approval from faculty advisors. Requires successful completion of 36 credits in 2 or 3 areas of study from two colleges; an Honors thesis or capstone project; 24 honors credits and university graduation requirements.

Not sure where to start?

  • Many students start with general study in the Lindquist Scholar track, but you may begin with any track.
  • Visit the Suggested Honors Course Sequence page and fill out a planning sheet to explore options. 
  • Visit the types of honors courses to find out how to turn a regular course into an honors course or how to get honors credit for applied learning such as study abroad. 
  • Email the Honors Academic Advisor to schedule an appointment to talk about your Honors path.