Freshmen in their second semester can apply to join the Honors Program. The deadline is February 14th, 2014.
Students accepted will start in the UHP the beginning of their sophomore year, and are required to take a special class during the fall 2014 semester.
If you’re not in the UHP and you want to be, please apply! If you’re already in the UHP — we know you’ve got friends that would be perfect for the UHP, so encourage them to apply!
More details below; find the application here.
When/where/how to apply?
Applications are available online. Complete it and return it to the UHP Office at 714 21st Street NW by 5pm on February 14th, 2014.
What are the requirements to apply?
The specific application materials are described in the application. Second-semester freshmen with strong GPAs should apply — the UHP requires its students to maintain GPAs high enough so that it’s mathematically possible to graduate with a 3.4. Please note that student schedules must allow for the student to take HONR 2016 Enlightenment East & West in fall 2014.
When are decisions announced?
We’ll notify applicants this semester, before registration.
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Gingerbread House Decorating Party w/ the UHP
Someday, the UHP offices will be housed in a gingerbread townhouse. Until then, help us come up with the perfect model for our dream office space. Or just come and eat a lot of candy and make gingerbread houses.
Gingerbread House Decorating Party
Thursday, December 12 from 2-5 PM
UHP townhouse in Foggy Bottom.
RSVP on Facebook so we get enough supplies!
Last Chance for $500 [SURE Award]
Did you know that Honors students have the exclusive opportunity to win up to $500 for their research? It’s true! Apply to the UHP/Sigelman Undergraduate Research Enhancement Award (SURE) and we might just cut you a check.
We know “Undergraduate Research Enhancement” doesn’t sound that exciting (well, to most people at least, but you areUHPers), but what you can actually do with that money is amazing. Some of last year’s winners used the funds to create anearly warning device to detect seizures, fund focus groups to learn how television affects political beliefs, and to question the foundations of Hollywood.
The possibilities are endless, but the deadline to apply for funds in the 2014 is Friday, September 27th, 2013.
Apply Now
Who: All UHP Students
What: Research of any kind, in any subject. For a course or for fun, it’s up to you!
When: Spring, Summer, and/or Fall of 2014
How Much: Up to $500 in research funds per individual winner.
Why: Settle unanswered questions from class; test your interest in a field; set yourself apart in job and grad applications; get the money you need to do the research you want!
What: Research of any kind, in any subject. For a course or for fun, it’s up to you!
When: Spring, Summer, and/or Fall of 2014
How Much: Up to $500 in research funds per individual winner.
Why: Settle unanswered questions from class; test your interest in a field; set yourself apart in job and grad applications; get the money you need to do the research you want!
Students can apply for grants in support of their research up to the amount of $500 for such needs as (but not limited to) equipment or supplies, travel costs to libraries or conferences, or image rights. Funds are available to support research activities conducted during the spring, summer, and/or fall semesters of 2012, and applications are due September, 27, 2014.
To Apply: Complete this online form.
**PLEASE NOTE** You must have a faculty member submit a statement of support. Send them the link included in the confirmation page of the online form.
Got more questions? Leave a comment or contact Catherine Chandler at cbrady@gwu.edu for more information
Hey, You Should Really Be In Honors!
If you’ve got friends that would make a good fit for the University Honors Program, be a friend to them and let them know about sophomore admission to the UHP!
Students can apply to the UHP during the second semester of their freshmen year. Make sure they don’t miss the application by having them sign up for an information request at our website.
Signing up for that list will get you one or two emails in the early spring semester notifying when the internal application to the Honors Program is available. We won’t abuse any emails and promise not to sell it to spammers.
When it comes time to apply, second-semester students will need a letter of rec from GWU faculty and a writing sample among other things. Some good advice for prospective applicants: build a relationship with a professor, and do some excellent writing.
And of course, signing up for the sophomore admit info request list is a sure fire way to make sure the application doesn’t get missed.
Congratulations to our Graduating Seniors!
The UHP is proud to congratulate the class of 2013 for their amazing achievement! At this year’s ceremonies, Alex Zafran will be the student speaker for commencement on the National Mall, while Paul Seltzer and Adam Bethke will both be speaking at the CCAS Celebrations.
We’re so proud of your accomplishments and hope that you’ll keep us up-to-date on your future achievements! Big things are in store for you, and if you ever want to share your stories with UHP students you can drop us a line any time. And yes, we will be emailing you soon as OFFICIAL ALUMNI! Keep an eye out for us, stay connected with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and once again…..
CONGRATULATIONS!
Senior Year Checklist!
For a lot of you, this is the start of your last year as undergrads! Make sure to start the year off right! We’ve put together a little guide for you below to help make sure you’ve got your bases covered. It’s a good idea for you to make an appointment with Liz or Catherine to make sure you’ll be graduating when you think you are!
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