Graduating with University Honors

Students who fulfill program requirements graduate with University Honors, a designation reflected on the diploma and transcript.

Priority Registration Privileges

Members of the University Honors Program are eligible to register for classes before the rest of the general student body. This means that honors students are much more likely to get the classes they want at the times they want.

Scholarship Service Hours  

Many scholarships at The University of Memphis require a service obligation to the institution of 75-150 hours per academic year.  Because honors courses require significant enrichment activities by the student over and above normal course requirements, scholarship service hours are considered fulfilled for students who are either enrolled in an honors class, contracting for honors credit, or otherwise completing the requirements for an Honors Experience.  For more information, click here.

Honors Living-Learning Community

Honors students have the option to live on Honors-designated floors in Richardson Towers, which allows honors students to share living and learning experiences: http://reslifeweb.memphis.edu/reslife/LivingCommunities/honorsfloors.asp.

Extended Library Borrowing Privileges

Honors students enjoy extended library borrowing privileges.  Under the University's library loan policy, honors students are treated the same as graduate students.

Honors Computer Lab

The Honors Program operates a computer lab located in Honors Hall . The lab is  available for honors students to use during regular business hours (8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m.).

Honors Student Lounge

Honors students have access to the Honors student lounge located in Honors Hall, 2nd Floor.

Co-Curricular Events

The Honors Program sponsors many events every semester that complement the academic side of the program.  These events include regular speakers from off-campus, cultural activities such as visits to museums and concerts, and social events.