Dean’s Scholars Program in HCSLA

The Dean’s Scholars Program is an academic honors program housed within the Jordan Hu College of Science & Liberal Arts (HCSLA).

Programs

HCSLA Dean’s Scholars receive a distinctive honors education and other opportunities, including:

  • Honors courses within the Jordan Hu College of Science & Liberal Arts.
  • Invitation to participate in the Dean’s Leadership Council.
  • Professional networking with distinguished speakers and industry leaders.
  • Honors advising through the Jordan Hu College of Science & Liberal Arts.
  • Meet faculty early in your studies regarding undergraduate research experience.
  • Funding opportunities for research and travel.
  • Priority consideration for admission to the Albert Dorman Honors College through sophomore year.

HCSLA Dean’s Scholars can choose to apply to become an Albert Dorman Honors Scholar after the completion of their first or second year.

  • Seats are limited and the application process is competitive, but applications from HCSLA Dean’s Scholars will be given priority during their evaluations.

How to Apply?

  • To be considered, prospective students should apply through the Albert Dorman Honors College application on the Common Application by checking the box, “Are you interested in the Albert Dorman Honors College?”
  • The HCSLA Dean’s Scholars program may only be joined by first-time, full-time freshmen.

Program Requirements:

In order to fulfill the requirements of the program, HCSLA Dean’s Scholars will:

  • Take at least three honors-only courses offered by HCSLA.
  • Attend at least one ADHC colloquium/guest speaker per semester (HCSLA Dean’s Scholars are encouraged to attend co-sponsored ADHC-HCSLA speaker events).
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

Questions:

  • For questions about the HCSLA Dean's Scholars program, please contact Dr. Bhavani Balasubramanian, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies