Rutgers College Honors Program. Entering and
matriculated first-year students who show promise of outstanding
achievement in the liberal arts and sciences are invited to participate
in the Rutgers College Honors Program. Those students selected may take
advantage of honors courses and seminars, special lectures and
discussions, research experiences, and special cultural and social
activities. They may elect to complete one of several honors tracks
leading to college, departmental, or interdisciplinary distinction.
Program students complete Rutgers College degree requirements and must
maintain a grade-point average of 3.25 in the first two terms and 3.5
in each term thereafter.
College Honors. The
bachelor's degree is conferred with "Highest Honors" to graduating
seniors with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.850 or better, with
"High Honors" to those with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.700
or better, and with "Honors" to those with a cumulative grade-point
average of 3.500 or better.
Departmental Honors. Academic
departments may recommend students for departmental honors at
graduation, based upon special work and/or examinations. See statements
under individual department listings.
Phi Beta Kappa. The
membership committee elects to Phi Beta Kappa outstanding juniors and
seniors who are pursuing a major in a liberal arts discipline and whose
competence in a foreign language is equivalent to the fourth college
term. To be eligible for consideration, students must have completed 60
credits at Rutgers College prior to beginning their last term in
residence.
Prizes and Awards. A list of prizes
and awards for which Rutgers College students are eligible is available
in the Office of Financial Aid.