University Honors Program Academic Appeal form The University Honors Program maintains an Academic Concerns Committee tasked with evaluating and approving or denying exceptional academic petitions from honors students related to fulfillment of University Honors Program requirements.

Students must complete the following requirements to graduate with university honors:
  • A one-hour honors first-year seminar course (HNRS 177, HNRS 190, or HNRS 195).
  • At least 18 credit hours in a minimum of six honors courses
  • Four approved Enhanced Learning Experiences (ELEs)
Additionally, students must maintain a cumulative KU GPA of 3.25 or higher and demonstrate progress toward University Honors Program graduation requirements to be considered in good academic standing.



Type of request:
Petitions are evaluated on a monthly basis, and you will be notified once a decision has been made. If you have questions please contact honors@ku.edu.