<p>Hey,</p>
<p>What are the admissions criteria for UCR Honors program admission?
like, what do they look for?</p>
<p>Any stats out there?!?!?</p>
<p>And, does anyone know the admission rate for applicants..</p>
<p>Im really nervous b/c I really want to go to UCR for pre med but my parents say that I can only go if I get accepted to the honrors program</p>
<p>Any input is greatlyyy appreciated
THXX</p>
<p>This is what i found on the UCR Honors website:
[UCR</a>, Honors Program- Frequently Asked Questions](<a href=“http://www.honors.ucr.edu/FAQ.html]UCR”>http://www.honors.ucr.edu/FAQ.html)</p>
<p>What are the eligibility requirements for the Lower Division University Honors Program?
A 3.5 high school GPA as reported on the UC system application is a mandatory criteria for eligibility. Students who have a GPA below 3.5 are NOT eligible to apply. </p>
<p>This sucks cause I was also interested in the UCR Honors program but i have a 3.48 GPA…
what a bad break right?</p>
<p>Im majoring in Biosci</p>
<p>i dont understand what this honors program is, even after reading the FAQ</p>
<p>is this something to do with regents?</p>
<p>i got regents, but i dont recall hearing about this at all</p>
<p>Honors program - you get additional academic benefits - special classes</p>
<p>that’s the gist of it. Be careful though, the dropout rate for the program is really high</p>
<p>I’m in the Honors Program and I can tell you that the only benefit would have to be the Priority Enrollment. You get to enroll into your classes before everyone, like the seniors. That’s really all there is to it. You have to do a lot of things in it in order to continue with the Honors Program. Most of everyone I know who are in the Honors program only got accepted or applied because of the priority enrollment/registration. I know quite a few who dropped out of the program because either their GPA was low or that they couldn’t handle the things we have to do every quarter. (i.e. 10 hours of community service, 10 hours of personal growth, 3 muffin mornings, etc) </p>
<p>I don’t think Regents has anything to do with the Honors Program. You’re either invited to join the Honors Program or you apply online. It depends on your high school GPA, I think, and how you respond to the questions (if you apply). </p>
<p>I’m also in the Honors Hall housing in Pentland Hills, and if you’re in the Honors Program, and you’re in the A/I Honors Hall or the Pentland Hills Honors Hall, you have a chance to apply for a 1500 (?) dollar scholarship that Honors has. I forgot what the amount was, but that’s a small incentive to get you to stay or join I think, lol. </p>
<p>Personally speaking, I don’t really like being in this program even with the benefit of priority enrollment. I know there are a lot of opportunities that the Honors Program gets firsts from like research opportunities, but you can still do the same even if you’re not in the Honors Program. You just got to look for it. I would NOT really suggest joining the Honors Program unless you’re willing to do all the requirements and extra classes that the Honors Program requires you go through. It sounds good in the beginning, but once you’re in it, there will be times where you wished you hadn’t joined. I know quite a few people who have dropped out because they disliked the program requirements and/or had a really low GPA. </p>
<p>This is just my opinion. You do not have to take it into consideration. I also do know a few people who like being in the program. In fact, they are quite enthusiastic about it and would say it’s a wonderful program to join. I heard stories of you can graduate with Honors if you stay in the program, but I also heard stories that “Honors” does not even show on your diploma. I don’t know, but those are just rumors I’ve heard. </p>
<p>Although I am in the Honors Program, I do not think it will help me in my goal to work in the Medical Field. There are so many people who are going into the “Pre-Med” aspect, who are either in the Honors Program or not. It really doesn’t matter if you’re in the Honors Program or not. As long as you have the grade and requirements needed for Pre-Med, you’re good to go. Honors may probably enhance a bit of your chances, but not being in it wouldn’t hurt it either. If you go out and do research opportunities, internships, get a job, etc, you’re still able to get into a good medical school in the future or even into the Thomas Haider Program. You can go Pre-Med at any major, as long as you get the requirements done and possibly do a lot of extracurriculars that may enhance your Medical School applications. Honors is just a small part that can show those medical schools that you’ve been through such a program. It’s just like applying for college all over again. </p>
<p>I don’t know if my input on the Honors Program helps or not, but I hope you can understand how I see it. If you want to join the Honors Program, go right ahead. I’m not trying to stop you, but instead telling you that there will be a lot of things you have to do and complete in order to stay in the Honors Program. I just know that the Honors Program is sort of similar to the “International Baccalaureate” Program that some high schools have, and if you’re willing to go for it, then go ahead and try it. If you’re lazy and a procrastinator on turning in things on time or something of that sort, I don’t know if the Honors Program would be right for you. Just saying. </p>
<p>Good luck, though. If you choose to join the Honors Program, by all means, do it. I would also suggest going through the program for a quarter just to try it out, regardless of how I personally view it. It really depends on how the person who’s in the program takes it, not what other peoples’ opinions (like mine) about the program are about. Think of it like how there are those who view UCR as a bad school even though they have never been here or that they hate it because of something that happened to them here (could be grades, drama, etc). There are those who view UCR as a good school, as well. So it really depends on how you view it, as well as how you would do if you’re in the program. Just my input~ Hope it helps.</p>
<p>Honors Program basically gives you priority enrollment and more intimate discussion/lab sections.Instead of a graduate student being your TA in those sections your Professor is your TA.</p>
<p>Personally I think the latter isn’t really a benefit because the Professor tends to expect more, as oppose to a graduate student.I don’t know I guess it depends on the class really and other factors. </p>
<p>And like others have said there are requirements that you have to do every quarter to stay in the program.</p>
<p>can u still apply for the honors program if you are not sure if you are planning to there yet? like if you get in, are u obligated to attend ucr</p>
<p>so the general gist is that regents > honors?</p>
<p>because when i read regents i believe it has priority enrollment, better library priveleges, $5k a year, guaranteed housing, research, and all that stuff</p>
<p>@funnypunjabi: I don’t think you’re really obligated to attend UCR after applying for the honors program. I think if you send in your SIR then you are obligated to go, unless circumstances change (i.e. you SIR’d to another school or something). o.o; Applying for Honors is separate I believe; it’s more like an option rather than a requirement. </p>
<p>@TsangBokyan: I guess you can think of it that way. Regents > Honors. I know like one or two who are both Regents and Honors. However, I’m not too sure about this aspect. Hopefully someone can answer this part for you. Sorry that I’m not much help. ^^;</p>
<p>this is hella late, but in case future students read it, regents and chancellors has nothing to do with honors. and theyre completely different recognitions. it’s just if you have regents or chancellors, you don’t have to worry about making your honors application look nice because they know if you’re good enough to get regents or chancellors then you’re good enough to be in the program, and they’ll automatically accept you if you apply.</p>
<p>@x8equalsDtilde; chancellors (and maybe regents) are not guarantee into the honor program. I applied as a chancellors scholar, yet i was rejected from the program. So i guess it all depends on the situation and the amount of students applying</p>
<p>oh…that’s what they said when i applied. i guess not then.</p>
<p>What about transfer students? How do they participate?</p>