Benefits of Membership
Honors Courses
Great courses are the foundation of the Lloyd International Honors College. Because Honors students often have unique research interests, Honors courses don't come in a "one-size-fits-all" format. You will typically be in a class with fewer than 25 students, so that you, your classmates, and your professor can actively engage in the learning process.
A Sense of Community
Honors students are encouraged to get involved, get interested, and get to know each other. To that end, LIHC sponsors a number of activities and events for the Honors community throughout the academic year. Every Wednesday at noon, students and faculty gather for "Food for Thought"- conversation about the burning issues of the day enhanced by a light lunch. Once a month, Honors students join international students to find out "What in the World Is Going On?" In this series, held on Monday evenings in Phillips-Hawkins residence hall, students lead discussions about topics of global interest. At the annual Raft Debate, students and faculty cast their votes for the faculty member who most persuasively argues why the survival of his or her field of study is most important to the future of humankind. Honors students are also invited to participate in the annual Common Reading Project. For students in Lloyd International Honors College, there's always something interesting to do.
Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities
Honors students have a number of opportunities for engaging in research and creative activities both in and out of the classroom.
The annual Undergraduate Honors Symposium offers outstanding undergraduates the opportunity to participate in an academic conference with concurrent sessions. Each student will present a ten-minute paper, after which a faculty respondent will offer commentary. The Honors Symposium Prize is awarded for the most outstanding paper submitted to the Symposium.
Priority Registration
Students in Honors may register 24 hours before other students in their class.
Library Privileges
Jackson Library offers special library privileges for UNCG Honors Students:
Library Carrels
As an Honors student, you are entitled to a carrel in Jackson Library. Interested students should contact the Honors College office so that we can provide you with the necessary documentation to receive this privilege.
Graduate Student Loan Privileges
Graduate Student Loan Privileges are available for a semester or for a year for all Honors students enrolled in graduate-level courses as well as for other select Honor students. Interested students should contact the Honors College office so that we can provide you with the necessary documentation to receive this privilege.
Recognition
Graduating Honors students are recognized at the annual Honors Banquet, which takes place every spring. An Honors student's official University transcript includes a mark of merit and, for those who have completed Disciplinary Honors, the title of his or her Senior Honors Thesis. This official recognition grants students a competitive edge in applying for graduate or professional school and signals to prospective employers the graduate's interpersonal, intellectual, and communication skills.