WATCH A WEBINARon how to apply. Please note this webinar is from a previous year’s application cycle, so the dates mentioned are no longer accurate. However, the information regarding what we are looking for is still applicable.
Already applied and want to access your Honors College application checklist? Log in to your Future 49er Portal at future49er.charlotte.edu/apply/status and toggle to the Honors College application.
Please note: Decision notifications for Honors College applications reviewed in the priority cycle (submitted by Dec. 1) have been communicated. “As Space Available” applications (submitted by Mar. 1) may be reviewed if/when space is available in the program. These applications are reviewed and notified on a rolling basis beginning in April.
Special note about the University Honors Program (UHP): Fall 2025 Cohort is FULL.
Welcome to our website! We’re so happy you found us, and encourage you to browse our pages for information on benefits, programs, advising, scholarships, and more!! The Honors College is the front door to all honors at UNC Charlotte, so we administer and/or support all 30 programs on campus.
As a UNC Charlotte Honors College student, you will enjoy innovative class topics that pique your curiosity. In honors courses with an average class size of 17, you will be an active partner in your learning experience.
Having a strong community is key for student success at Charlotte. By living in the honors residence hall, attending honors events, and forming relationships with your professors and advisors, you will make valuable connections and lasting friendships before stepping foot in the classroom.
You can explore many cultural and professional opportunities in the city of Charlotte. Honors students often take advantage of the many experiences that only a city can offer, all available from campus via the light rail.
why honors?
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
In addition to the merit scholars programs available to incoming freshmen, the Honors College offers several scholarships to continuing honors students. UNC Charlotte also offers hundreds of other scholarships for which honors students are excellent candidates.
Working Closely with Professors
Honors classes allow students to have far more interaction with their professors and fellow students.
Access to Honors Housing in Levine Hall
Serving as both the honors residence hall and the home to the Honors College and Levine Scholars Program offices, Levine Hall connects students to important resources, classes, events, and the honors community. The residence side offers both suite and apartment-style rooms; the administrative wing offers academic advising, a quiet place to study, seminar rooms, and event and meeting spaces.
Graduation with Honors Distinction
When you graduate with University Honors distinction, you will receive a UHP graduation medallion to wear as part of your academic regalia at commencement. You may also receive other medallions and cords to wear from other programs and societies you are involved with. Your honors distinction will be noted in the commencement program, and your official UNC Charlotte transcript will bear the inscription “University Honors.” If you have participated in dual honors, the name of your secondary honors program will also be noted on your transcript.
Individualized Honors Advising and Mentoring
Advising in the Honors College is highly personalized to meet the needs of each student.
Internship and Research Experiences
Opportunities to travel to and present at honors conferences, as well as work closely with professionals in your field.
Average Honors Class Size of 16
The average size for an honors class is around 16 students, compared to the University average of around 35.
Stimulating Interdisciplinary Coursework
Honors classes provide a space for students to think critically, reflect deeply, ask questions, and find solutions.
Priority Class Registration
Students in every honors program have access to early registration for classes.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
In addition to the merit scholars programs available to incoming freshmen, the Honors College offers several scholarships to continuing honors students. UNC Charlotte also offers hundreds of other scholarships for which honors students are excellent candidates.
Working Closely with Professors
Honors classes allow students to have far more interaction with their professors and fellow students.
Access to Honors Housing in Levine Hall
Serving as both the honors residence hall and the home to the Honors College and Levine Scholars Program offices, Levine Hall connects students to important resources, classes, events, and the honors community. The residence side offers both suite and apartment-style rooms; the administrative wing offers academic advising, a quiet place to study, seminar rooms, and event and meeting spaces.
Graduation with Honors Distinction
When you graduate with University Honors distinction, you will receive a UHP graduation medallion to wear as part of your academic regalia at commencement. You may also receive other medallions and cords to wear from other programs and societies you are involved with. Your honors distinction will be noted in the commencement program, and your official UNC Charlotte transcript will bear the inscription “University Honors.” If you have participated in dual honors, the name of your secondary honors program will also be noted on your transcript.
Individualized Honors Advising and Mentoring
Advising in the Honors College is highly personalized to meet the needs of each student.
Internship and Research Experiences
Opportunities to travel to and present at honors conferences, as well as work closely with professionals in your field.
Average Honors Class Size of 16
The average size for an honors class is around 16 students, compared to the University average of around 35.
Stimulating Interdisciplinary Coursework
Honors classes provide a space for students to think critically, reflect deeply, ask questions, and find solutions.
Priority Class Registration
Students in every honors program have access to early registration for classes.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
In addition to the merit scholars programs available to incoming freshmen, the Honors College offers several scholarships to continuing honors students. UNC Charlotte also offers hundreds of other scholarships for which honors students are excellent candidates.
At UNC Charlotte we have 30 different honors programs, so you’re bound to find something that fits your interests. Three of our programs are geared towards incoming freshmen and beyond: University Honors Program (UHP), Business Honors Program (BHP), and Arts+Architecture Honors Program (AAHP), while the 27 disciplinary honors programs are designed for juniors and seniors.
Students in honors programs have more than one advisor. Your primary advisor(s) will be in your academic major(s). While you may rely on your academic advisor for guidance within your specific major, you also will need honors advising to ensure that you are on track, considering all possibilities for your senior honors requirements, and are knowledgeable about all scholarship opportunities.
