Credit Reduction Policy

Credit Requirement

Students must complete a minimum number of Honors credits in order to graduate with Honors. The requirement varies according to the number of college credits already completed at the time of enrollment in the Honors College. Credit earned through AP, IB, or CLEP does not result in a reduction of the Honors credit requirement. Only credit earned through a college or university can be used to reduce the number of required Honors credits. Honors credit requirements are detailed below, including additional policies that apply to students in the College of Engineering.

  • Will need to complete a total of 30 Honors units in order to graduate with Honors
  • Can complete up to 12 units via Honors contract 

  • Will need to complete a total of 24 Honors units in order to graduate with Honors
  • Can complete up to 12 units via Honors contract

  • Will need to complete a total of 18 Honors units in order to graduate with Honors
  • Can complete up to 12 units via Honors contract

  • Will automatically receive seven units of Honors credit for design work in their major
  • May only complete 12 units via contract 
  • Must complete at least 9 Honors units outside of the College of Engineering if they enter the Honors College with fewer than 30 credits, and must complete at least 3 units outside of the College of Engineering if they enter the Honors College with 30-59 credits. No restrictions apply to students who enter the Honors College with 60 or more units.

Students in the W.A. Franke Honors College who complete a University of Arizona semester-long study abroad experience will have the number of Honors credits needed towards graduation reduced by 6-units. The study abroad reduction can only be used for one semester program and is not applicable for multiple semester programs.

Students who are abroad will be assessed the Honors Fee and will maintain access to their Honors benefits while abroad. The credit reduction will take place after the study abroad experience is completed. If the study abroad program offers University of Arizona Honors direct credits, the student would not be eligible for a reduction. The philosophy guiding this policy is that a semester-long study abroad is an extensive immersive experience which enhances a global mindset for interdisciplinary thinking and problem-solving.

Students in the W.A. Franke Honors College who complete a University of Arizona semester-long study abroad experience will have the number of Honors credits needed towards graduation reduced by 6-units. The study abroad reduction can only be used for one semester program and is not applicable for multiple semester programs.

Students who are abroad will be assessed the Honors Fee and will maintain access to their Honors benefits while abroad. The credit reduction will take place after the study abroad experience is completed. If the study abroad program offers University of Arizona Honors direct credits, the student would not be eligible for a reduction. The philosophy guiding this policy is that a semester-long study abroad is an extensive immersive experience which enhances a global mindset for interdisciplinary thinking and problem-solving.

Students in the W.A. Franke Honors College who complete a University of Arizona semester-long study abroad experience will have the number of Honors credits needed towards graduation reduced by 6-units. The study abroad reduction can only be used for one semester program and is not applicable for multiple semester programs.

Students who are abroad will be assessed the Honors Fee and will maintain access to their Honors benefits while abroad. The credit reduction will take place after the study abroad experience is completed. If the study abroad program offers University of Arizona Honors direct credits, the student would not be eligible for a reduction. The philosophy guiding this policy is that a semester-long study abroad is an extensive immersive experience which enhances a global mindset for interdisciplinary thinking and problem-solving.

Students in the W.A. Franke Honors College who complete a University of Arizona semester-long study abroad experience will have the number of Honors credits needed towards graduation reduced by 6-units. The study abroad reduction can only be used for one semester program and is not applicable for multiple semester programs.

Students who are abroad will be assessed the Honors Fee and will maintain access to their Honors benefits while abroad. The credit reduction will take place after the study abroad experience is completed. If the study abroad program offers University of Arizona Honors direct credits, the student would not be eligible for a reduction. The philosophy guiding this policy is that a semester-long study abroad is an extensive immersive experience which enhances a global mindset for interdisciplinary thinking and problem-solving.