General Information

Recognition of a Southern Miss Honors College Education

• Honors coursework is indicated on transcript.
• Completion of both General Honors and Senior Honors curriculum is indicated on transcript.
• Scholars who complete full four-year program (both General Honors and Senior Honors) or scholars who successfully complete Senior Honors graduate with Latin distinction.
• Honors Scholars are recognized in the Commencement Program and wear an Honors medallion with their regalia.

Honors College Graduation Requirements

• Honors Scholars are required to complete 20 Honors Hours by the end of the sophomore year.
• Honors Scholars must enroll in at least ONE Honors class per semester. Scholars are not allowed to take Honors core classes beyond the sophomore year.
• Honors Scholars must successfully complete an acceptable senior thesis and pass a comprehensive exam in their major discipline.
• Probationary students are not allowed to register for active learning classes.  They may, of course, register for traditional Honors classes.

Reasons for Suspension from The Honors College

• A cumulative GPA below 3.25. Scholars are allowed one probationary semester in order to bring the GPA up to the required 3.25. (A more detailed explanation is in the Handbook).
• Academic dishonesty.
• Failure to progress in the Honors College curriculum.