HONORS PROGRAMS AT BARUCH WHAT IS IT?
PROVOST HONORS
The Provost Scholars Program is for students currently enrolled at Baruch. The Program is very competitive and seeks motivated students who want challenging opportunities through honors courses and community engagement. Study abroad and leadership on campus highly encouraged.
TO APPLY
TO GRADUATE
Current students can apply who have:
©© 8-10 Honors courses
^^ A minimum GPA of 3.5
©© 15-hours community service per year
^^ No more than 59 credits completed ^^ At least one honors class
©© Honors thesis or capstone
©© Attendance at 1 cultural event per semester
^^ A faculty recommendation ©© A minimum GPA of 3.5
WHAT IS IT?
INQUIRY SCHOLARS
The Inquiry Scholars Program is a research & creative inquiry program within the major (or possibly minor) that allows students to craft a unique co-curriculum to support learning. It enables students to follow their passion, explore across disciplines, develop expertise in a specific topic, and develop meta-learning skills.
TO APPLY Current students can apply who have:
©© Inquiry based project
^^ A minimum GPA of 3.5
©© Four research & creative inquiry activities per academic year.
^^ A faculty approved education plan
WHAT IS IT?
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS
With Departmental Honors, students can become “experts” on a topic they are passionate about by researching and writing an undergraduate thesis. An undergraduate thesis is great for impressing prospective employers and graduate schools. A thesis can be completed in two or three semesters, and requires a large amount of time, research, and energy.
TO APPLY Current students can apply who have: ^^ A minimum GPA of 3.5 overall and in discipline of thesis ^^ Completed an application and 2-page prospectus on topic ^^ A faculty mentor’s guidance
WHAT IS IT?
ZICKLIN HONORS
MACAULAY HONORS & BARUCH SCHOLARS
Baruch’s Zicklin School of Business offers undergraduate students the opportunity to graduate with honors in a business major. Partnered with Executives on Campus, it offers students mentors in their chosen business field to help them excel in their careers.
TO GRADUATE
TO APPLY
©© Digital portfolio
TO GRADUATE ©© Complete 2 semesters of 6000-level honors thesis classes
TO GRADUATE
Current students in the Zicklin ©© Maintain a GPA of 3.6 school can apply who have: ©© Participate in program’s extracurricular activities ^^ A minimum GPA of 3.6 ^^ Not yet achieved upper junior status (requires a minimum of 3 semesters)
Macaulay Honors and Baruch Scholars enroll as first-year students who typically apply during their senior year in high school.
©© Attend professional development workshops
Annex Building., Suite 306 (646) 312-2120 baruch.honors@baruch.cuny.edu baruch.cuny.edu/honors
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