Franke Honors Courses are different
At the W. A. Franke Honors College, small classes and top professors mean you have the freedom to express your opinion, partake in research, collaborate with experts, and challenge the status quo.
Seek solutions to the most pressing issues of our time. Connect with new ways of thinking. Create change through service learning, research, and individual study.
Another perk? Priority Registration.
Priority Registration for the Fall 2025 semester starts at the beginning of April 2025.
Fall 2025 Franke Honors Courses
Explore Fall 2025 course offerings at the links below.
When creating your class schedule, you will need to log in to UAccess and search for courses. All general education, seminar, academic program, and thesis prep courses are listed under the "HNRS" prefix and course number. All other courses can be found under their departmental prefix and course number. See below for Quick How-to videos.
General Education Franke Honors Courses | 3 units (unless otherwise noted)
All Franke Honors students have the opportunity to take interdisciplinary courses with highly engaged faculty to fulfill their University general education requirements while also receiving honors credit.
Franke Honors Seminars | 1 unit (unless otherwise noted)
Let your curiosity guide you! These 1-unit seminars are ideal for seeking new knowledge and perspectives or deepening your understanding of your major discipline. You can take as many seminars as you'd like during your undergrad (time allowing, of course), but all Franke Honors students must take at least one to graduate with honors.
Franke Honors Degree, Minor, and Certificate Courses
These courses are not necessarily exclusive to students in a unique Franke Honors academic program, but they do fulfill a requirement in at least one of those programs.
Honors Courses across the University
The W.A. Franke Honors College collaborates with departments across the University to offer honors sections of classes within degree programs. These courses offer opportunities to earn honors credits within another college at the University.
Franke Honors Thesis Prep: Ignite
Ignite proseminar is a 1-unit 7-week thesis preparation course. You'll be introduced to independent research and project design and will develop a plan for you Honors Thesis.
Special Topics Courses
Special Topic courses are 1 unit courses. These close-knit courses challenge students to take their work to the next level. Open to all Franke Honors students, and units will go towards your overall Franke Honors unit requirement.
More Ways to Earn Honors Units
Franke Honors courses are just one way to earn honors units—study abroad, honors contracts, internships, research, graduate study, programs, and more await our Franke Honors students. Explore the link below and contact your Franke Honors advisor for more information on additional ways to receive honors units within your major discipline.
Quick How-To Videos
Because UAccess can get confusing.