Gies Honors First-Year Experience

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Gies Honors First-Year Experience

Admission, Principles, Benefits, and Requirements

 

  • ADMISSION

    Incoming first-year students to Gies College of Business will be selected to join Gies Honors based on their admission application to the university.  The college attempts to invite the top 10% of incoming first-year students into the Honors program.  Similar to admission decisions to the university and college, we take a holistic approach to application review for honors.

    Incoming students not invited to join Gies Honors will still have an opportunity to join Honors as rising sophomores.  Our James Scholar Program will invite the top 5% of rising sophomores to join Honors after the conclusion of the Spring semester.  All rising sophomores will have the opportunity to also apply to join the Gies Scholar Program.

  • PRINCIPLES

    To provide high-potential incoming freshmen in Gies the opportunity to enhance their business education through curricular and co-curricular experiences.

    Develop and support leaders that want make a positive impact in their communities.

    Embody the Gies Purpose, Commitments, and Beliefs in our actions.

  • BENEFITS

    Academic

    • James Scholar Status – includes priority registration beginning 2nd semester
    • Access to Honors sections of Business Core Classes

    Professional Development

    • Access to Honors Leadership Development course – BUS 115
    • Opportunities to meet with Alumni to provide career insights and guidance
    • Programs and activities with corporate connections
    • Peer mentoring with upper-class Honors students

    Co-curricular Opportunities

    • Access to the Honors Living Learning Community
    • Exclusive involvement, service, professional development, and social programming
    • Service available in multiple Honors and Gies leadership positions.
    • Participation in the Sleeman Leadership Institute

  • REQUIREMENTS

    Students participating in the Gies Honors First-Year Experience must complete the follow requirements to maintain their Honors status after the first-year:

    • Successfully complete BUS 101: Professional Responsibility and Business and BUS 115: First-Year Gies Honors Seminar (both are Fall semester courses)
    • 3.5 gpa or higher at the conclusion of the 1st year
    • Adhere to the student code regarding Academic Integrity
    • Actively participate in the Honors Mentorship Program
    • Attend Sleeman Leadership Institute
    • Complete an annual activity report at the conclusion of the 1st year