Honors Criteria

Biology Majors are eligible for Honors by satisfying the following criteria:

Student presenting research at the URSI Symposium

1. A superior cumulative GPA (approximately 3.7) in all units required for the Biology major;

2. Evidence of outstanding initiative and integrative ability as demonstrated by performance in advanced Biology courses;

3. Demonstrated creativity and initiative through excellent independent or intensive work conducted sometime after the summer following the sophomore year. A written report of the work to be considered and a poster presentation to the department are required.