Honors
Mathematics students at Å·²©ÍøÖ· have the opportunity to distinguish themselves with special honors, in two ways: by pursuing a degree with distinction or by joining Å·²©Íøַ’s Mazzuchelli Scholars Honors Program.
Degree with Distinction
As with all majors and programs at Å·²©ÍøÖ·, students may complete a mathematics degree with distinction. Qualified students apply in the fall of their junior year to Å·²©Íøַ’s Degree with Distinction program.
Students in the program work with faculty mentors to produce an original creative or critical work, which is reviewed by a university-wide committee. Students present their work in the spring as part of Å·²©ÍøÖ·'s Scholarship and Ideas Expo; some students also present their work at local and national conferences. Students who successfully complete the requirements earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science with Distinction in Mathematics.
Students in Å·²©Íøַ’s Honors Program also may do a project in mathematics as part of the requirements for a degree with honors.
Honors Program
Students who want to challenge themselves in courses beyond those in their major are encouraged to apply to join Å·²©Íøַ’s Mazzuchelli Scholars Honors Program. Some students are invited when they are accepted to Å·²©ÍøÖ·; others apply for sophomore entry to the program.
All students in the Honors Program take an honors seminar course each year. In addition, students participate in various co-curricular activities on campus as part of the honors community. To remain active in the Honors Program, students must maintain a GPA of 3.30.
There are two paths to graduating as part of the Honors Program: students may either take additional honors courses or complete an Honors Project. Students who complete an Honors Project present their work at the Scholarship and Ideas Expo.