Program Overview
The Honors Program consists of a general education curriculum which complements any major roadmap at Buffalo State. Explore the requirements as well as the numerous benefits of being an Honors Student!
Course Requirements
Honors students complete five 3-credit Honors seminars during their undergraduate career. These courses count towards the General Education requirements. Honors seminar classes rotate each semester.
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Additionally, Honors students are enrolled in a 1-credit First-Year Seminar in their first semester and a 1-credit Senior Seminar in their final year.
The Honors Program is 17 credits in total.
GPA Requirement
Honors students are required to maintain a 3.3 cumulative GPA at Buffalo State. If a student falls below this average, the Honors Program offers a probationary period with support to help them bring their GPA back up the following semester.
Applied Learning
All Honors students are asked to complete an Applied Learning experience at Buffalo State. Many departments and majors already build this requirement into their curriculum and experiences can vary extensively.
Examples of Applied Learning include:
- Research & Creative Projects
- Civic Engagement or Service Projects
- Internships
- Study Away
Honors Program Perks Include:
Early Course Registration
Build your ideal class schedule and secure your seats with access to course registration on the first day it's available - regardless of your total credits
Honors Seminar Courses
Experience unique Honors seminar courses with small class sizes (24 students or less) led by hand-picked faculty
Honors Housing in Bishop Hall
Live in the beautifully renovated Bishop Hall with other Honors students. Learn more about Honors Housing
Dedicated Academic Adviser
All first-year Honors students meet with our Honors Academic Adviser who will help fit the Honors courses with your other major requirements. Honors students can also utilize drop-in hours or make appointments to discuss any academic issues.
Honors Student Spaces
Honors students have exclusive access to the Honors Hub - a lounge, eating area, and event space - and the Academic Suite - study space with computer access and FREE printing - located right next to the Honors Office on the third floor of South Wing.
Leadership Opportunities
The Honors Program hosts a free leadership workshop each semester for students. Past topics have included effective communication skills, creative leadership, thinking styles, Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), time management, and more.
Students may also serve as Honors Leaders, who mentor first-year Honors students, and as Honors Ambassadors, who meet with prospective students and assist with Honors programming.
Exclusive Honors Events
Take advantage of frequent free events, workshops, and programming all year long! From large-scale events like the annual BBQ and Honoring Honors recognition event, to casual events like faculty talks, performances, and off-campus excursions, there is something for every interest.
Honors Enhancement Fund
Apply for funding to help you cover the cost of an academic experience such as a research or creative project, study away, internship, conference/professional meeting, etc. Learn more about the Honors Enhancement Fund