Qualifications

Invitations to the honors program are sent to the following:

Graduating high school seniors who meet at least two of the following criteria:

A cumulative high school average of at least 90%
Graduation in the top 10% of their high school graduating class
A combined SAT score of at least 1200 or ACT composite of 27

High school seniors must be willing to take the following honors courses over their 4 years at Niagara:

REL 101 or REL 103
3 honors courses from the following general education courses: Upper Division Philosophy; Upper Division Religion; History 199; Analytical Skills; Cultural Diversity; Humanities; Natural Science; Social Science
Honors enhanced course in student's major
2 semester honors thesis experience

Returning sophomores to NU who have attained a 3.50 GPA and be willing to complete the following honors courses over their 3 years at Niagara:

2 honors courses from the following general education courses: Upper Division Philosophy; Upper Division Religion; History 199; Analytical Skills; Cultural Diversity; Humanities; Natural Science; Social Science
Honors enhanced course in student's major
2 semester honors thesis experience