The Baruch College Faculty Handbook
Honors Programs (Undergraduate)
Last updated on 7/28/04
The Baruch College Honors Program provides a focal point for the establishment, maintenance, and enhancement of activities for students who demonstrate exceptional academic abilities and performance. The program is overseen by the college Honors Program Director and coordinated by the college Committee on Undergraduate Honors. The Honors Program website defines the "honors experience" at Baruch, and provides information on admission and other requirements.
Students may participate in the program in varying degrees and via a number of tracks.
Most students are admitted into the program as entering freshmen, either directly (Baruch Scholars) or via acceptance into the Macaulay Honors College at Baruch (University Scholars). They are given full-tuition scholarships, a comprehensive honors curriculum, and access to a number of cultural enrichment opportunities.
Others (Provost's Scholars) are admitted into the program based on academic performance at Baruch and recommendations of honors program faculty.To be eligible for admission, students must successfully complete at least one honors course.
Most honors classes are open to students who are not enrolled in the Honors Program so long as they meet GPA requirements (3.3 for 1000 and 2000 level courses and 3.4 for courses at the 3000 level or above).
Student may opt to write an honors thesis in their major or minor areas of specialization (course numbers 6001-60003 in most academic disciplines). Faculty play a critical role in identifying qualified students and either chairing or serving as readers on thesis committees. Each student must submit a written application and prospectus prior to registering for the thesis. The application must be approved by the prospective mentor, the departmental honors coordinator, and, the director of the College Honors Program prior to registration. For questions relating to the thesis, you should contact your departmental honors coordinator, the Chair of the Committee on Undergraduate Honors, or the Baruch College Honors Program Director. Applications are available on the Baruch College Honors Program Website. .
Faculty are encouraged to identify outstanding students in their classes and to direct them to the honors program. Any questions may be addressed to the director.
Contac Information
Director: Prof. Susan Locke
Honors Program
137 East 25th Street, Suite 306
Telephone: 646-312-2122
