E. P. Hart Honors Program

The E. P. Hart honors program is dedicated to the development of student character, conviction, and community through intense academic study and faculty mentorship. Students participate in a great books curriculum as well as study interdisciplinary topics in a yearly one-credit hour honors seminar. Mastery within a student’s major is demonstrated through a senior thesis, guided with the help of a faculty mentor. Honors students receive the E. P. Hart Scholarship.

E. P. Hart Honors Program Eligibility

1. High School coursework/transcript marked by rigor: three years each in college preparatory mathematics, science, English/language arts, social studies/science, and two years in foreign language.
2. Minimum GPA requirements of 3.6 or higher OR composite ACT score of 27 or SAT of 1280.
3. Completed application with writing sample.
4. Interview with E. P. Hart Honors program directors.

E. P. Hart Honors Program Requirements

1. Maintain a 3.6 cumulative GPA at SAU.
2. Display character and integrity consistent with SAU Lifestyle expectations.
3. Complete the six-course General Education honors curriculum. See Course Descriptions  under the HON prefix or the E. P. Hart honors director for additional information.
4. Complete an annual 1 credit hour honors seminar course each year from freshman through junior year for a total of 3 credit hours.
5. Complete a senior honors thesis. Senior honors thesis 490 forms are available in the student portal or in the Office of Registration and Records. Students may choose to register for one of the following options to complete this requirement:
   1. A departmental major 490 course for credit (regular letter grade), along with HON 490  for zero credits (graded “P”/”F”). A 490 Honors Project registration form is required to be submitted to the Office of Registration and Records.
   2. An alternate upper-level major course in which a thesis may be completed as a part of regular coursework, along with HON 490  for zero credits (graded “P”/”F”). Instructor and honors program director approval required for this option. One 490 form (HON) along with the prospectus is required for registration.