Honors by Contract
Turn a Course Into an Honors Experience
Want to explore a topic in greater depth? Honors by contract lets you add an honors component to an eligible Bucks course based on your interests.
You’ll work with your instructor on additional coursework that may include research, hands-on learning or independent study. Once you successfully complete the approved contract, the course is designated as an honors course on your transcript.
There is no additional tuition or fee for honors-by-contract coursework.
What to Know Before You Start
- Complete an honors course first. You must complete at least one dedicated honors course before starting an honors contract.
- Plan ahead. Contact Katie Quanz to get started. She’ll connect with your professor to begin the process. Your contract must be fully approved before the semester begins, so reach out early.
- Choose a course that fits your degree. Honors contracts are available only for courses that fulfill requirements in your degree program.
- Check for other honors options. Courses already offered in a dedicated honors format that semester typically aren’t eligible for an honors contract.
- Know which courses are excluded. One- and two-credit courses and December-to-January intersession courses are not eligible.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact Katie Quanz to discuss an honors contract. She’ll help you connect with your professor and guide you through the approval process.