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Program Benefits

The program provides an environment of support and challenge to foster growth toward a fulfilling professional, civic and personal life. Being an active member of the Honors Program brings many benefits:

On average, Honors students have higher GPAs than eligible students who do not participate
Small class sizes (12-18 students)
More rigorous development of critical thinking and independent study skills
Access to faculty and peer research mentors
Guidance in preparing applications for scholarships and graduate school
Opportunities to present at state and regional Honors conferences
Diploma and transcript designation
Study abroad scholarship opportunities
Enhanced opportunities for the job market and graduate/professional school
Engage in social, cultural and recreational activities with peers

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Honors Program in the News

Cronan gains research opportunity in Canada

UNG junior Anna Cronan has been selected for the summer 2023 Fulbright-MITACS Globalink Program, where she will conduct cover crop research.

Students put markers on unmarked graves

Appalachian studies and Honors Program students assisted in putting markers on previously unmarked graves of about 280 African Americans in Dahlonega's Mount Hope Cemetery.

Honors Program produces top-notch students for 25 years

Honors Program hits 25 years

UNG's Honors Program recruits top-notch students who turn into undergraduate researchers, national scholarship winners, and professionals at the top of their field.

Alumna wins prestigious National Science Foundation graduate fellowship

UNG alumna Jasmine Williamson won the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program award in March. Thanks to the highly competitive and prestigious honor, she will receive up

Six students selected as CLS semifinalists

Six UNG students were selected as Critical Language Scholarship semifinalists. The CLS program funds American undergraduate and graduate students to complete intensive language study abroad in the summer.

Honors Council Memberships

Georgia Collegiate Honors Council

Southern Regional Honors Council

National Collegiate Honors Council

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