HDFS

Honors Program

The Honors Scholar Program in HDFS is part of the University’s “honors-in-the-major” program and is designed for highly motivated students who want to enhance their undergraduate education. Honors Scholars have the opportunity to take small honors-only seminars and to work closely with faculty on research in their areas of interest. If you are honor-eligible, you are invited to join the “honors community” in HDFS!

Eligibility

GPA in HDFS of 3.5 or above
Total GPA of 3.4 or above
Application before the beginning of your junior year

How to Apply

Make an appointment with the HDFS Honors Advisor: Assistant Professor Kari Adamsons (kari.adamsons@uconn.edu)

Bring a copy of your transcript to your appointment

Complete the Honors Scholar Program Application forms and Preliminary Plan of Study form (available at www.honors.uconn.edu)

Submit your application to the HDFS Honors Advisor at least one week before the University Honors Program deadlines for applications (check for application deadlines at: www.honors.uconn.edu)

Graduation as an HDFS Honors Scholar

Current Students (juniors and seniors) who are graduating from HDFS Honors by 2014

New Requirements for students who are graduating from HDFS Honors 2015 and beyond

Benefits

Research opportunities with HDFS Professors
Special Recognition on your diploma, graduation program, and transcript
Enhanced library borrowing privileges
Priority registration for classes
Access to Honors House
Invitations to University Honors events
Eligibility for residence in the All-Honors

Honors Students and Thesis Presentations

2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Honors brochure (pdf)

For more information, contact:

Kari Adamsons, Ph.D.
HDFS Honors Program Advisor

Department of Human Development & Family Studies
University of Connecticut
348 Mansfield Road, Unit 1058
Storrs, CT 06269
(860) 486-8971
kari.adamsons@uconn.edu