I am looking for information about the Honors Program – are classes/requirements a lot of extra work? I know that if you are in the program then you live in South Quad. What is that experience like - living in South Quad vs. living in a more “social” dorm such as Markley?
Any information about the program is appreciated.
I would also love to hear more about the program!
There are threads about his from last year. Just search for them. My son ultimately decided not to apply to honors because he knew could could always join later if he wanted the more personal advising, which is the only aspect that appealed to him. He didn’t feel like the extra work would be worth it just to live in South Quad. So far he hasn’t said anything about regretting it.
South Quad is a social dorm - one of the most social dorms…
The most social dorms are Markley, West Quad, and South Quad.
By “social” I am assuming containing people who are looking to party.
I’ll agree with both @Choski94 and @yikesyikesyikes
Plus, you can get placed into South Quad or West Quad (across the street from each other) not being in the honors program too. FYI, South Quad has many of the freshman athletes.
West Quad seems to be just a tad quieter to me than South Quad. Markley seems a bit crazier than all of them and a little off the beaten path. Smaller rooms too. I like South and West Quads because it’s a shorter walk to the IM, Yost, Crisler and the Big House. But that’s just me.
Can you join LSA/Honors if you also applied to Residential College? The latter is in East Quad. Do you need to be in residence with Honors or can you be in another dorm? I would guess there’d be some overlap between RC and LSA/Honors. PS - pretty sure my son will be using his dorm for sleep or study and NOT partying. Good to know where to go for the parties, however! 
Hey everyone! I’m a freshman at UMich and I was in your place a year ago. I’m also in LSA Honors. Tbh there are not a lot of requirements to stay in honors (taking two honors core courses by the end of sophomore year and maintaining a reasonable GPA). I actually found my honors class to be one of the most fun and interactive classes in my first semester. South Quad is definitely social! I made a video showing a day in the life here. Hopefully it can give you all an idea of what college life is like here.
Day in the Life - University of Michigan (https://youtu.be/nlxp66eVDsY)
That Law Quad is gorgeous.
As a current freshman in the LSA Honors college, I can honestly say there is no reason to not apply. The requirements are minimal, really only maintaining a certain gpa (3.4) and taking at least 2 honors core classes. The core classes are engaging and focus more on ones understanding the material, meaning little/no testing. These classes are usually easy to get an A in if you put in at least a minimal amount of work. Other perks include more individualized advising, a smaller community on campus, honors events (which often include free, catered food), and the chance to live in south quad. The majority of my friends on campus are also in honors and all of the honors kids that live on my hall are unique and interesting.
@lsahonors, @apr2000 thank you for your input about the honors program. My son and daughter (both admitted LSA) are going to apply and go from there. The smaller community within the large school and individual advising I would think are two big positives. Hope they get accepted!
DS should get LSA Honors notification in a couple of days. I hope he hears good news.