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The Honors Program

The Honors Program at the University of Maine at Augusta offers those students who have demonstrated intellectual potential and personal commitment an enriched academic experience.  Not only will studies at UMA be enhanced socially and intellectually, but the Honors student will be better prepared to continue his or her advanced studies and bring academic talents and abilities to the attention of prospective employers.

The Honors Program is not a separate degree program, but is designed to augment the course work required for a degree.  In most cases, honors courses can be substituted for required or elective credits.

Any student, upon recommendation of the Director of the Honors Program, may register for an Honors course without being formally admitted into the program.  However, to graduate from the program with honors designation, a student must meet the specific requirements of the Honors Program.

The requirements of the Honors Program are flexible to meet the needs of our students - whether part-time, full-time, traditional, or non-traditional.

Participants in the Honors Program are eligible for Honors Program Scholarships, either as entering degree students or as continuing students.

• Associate Degree Honors Program
• Bachelor's Degree Honors Program
• Blackboard
• Honors Program Student Association fundraisers

Why consider the Honors Program?

• To become an independent learner
• To work closely with faculty mentors
• To study topics with greater depth and breadth
• To experience a stimulating atmosphere of intellectual exchange
• To enhance preparation for further education (graduate, professional, etc.)
• To participate in scholarly activities (UMS Honors Weekend, The UMA Scholar, National Collegiate  Honors Council, Northeast Region of NCHC)
• To develop and improve leadership skills

For application materials or additional information, contact:

Dr. Jon A. Schlenker
Director of the Honors Program
The University of Maine at Augusta
46 University Drive
Augusta, Maine 04330
Telephone (207) 621-3262

Comments from Honors Program Graduates

"The Honors Program enabled me to exceed academic expectations; reach new heights in leadership; and grow closer to faculty, peers, and staff, whose positive influence will stay with me always."

Patricia Friedman
MBA candidate

"I found it stimulating to be around people with goals similar to mine. The opportunities for camaraderie and networking abound."

Lou Flori
UM Law School

"The Honors Program allowed the graduate school to see that I was a student serious about my education."

Laura Church
Boston University
School of Theology

"Working with other motivated students in quality honors courses has been a highlight of my UMA experience."

Amy Peterson
University of Vermont
Graduate School

Honors Courses

Courses above the introductory level may be taken as honors courses. For those courses approved as honors courses for the fall 2008 semester, please check the Honors Program Website (http://www.uma.edu/honors.html) or contact the UMA Honors Program office for details (207.621.3295). When registering, use the course number listed in the Spring 2009 course guide.  After registration, contact the Registrar's Office and request Honors designation for chosen course.