Honors Curriculum and Courses
Learn more about the requirements of the John Martinson Honors College curriculum and the different paths to earning Honors credits.
Scholarly ProjectHonors College Curriculum Requirements
Students Admitted to the JMHC in their First Year
| Required Credits: 24 Honors credits |
| A. 2 credits of the Honors First Year Experience series (HONR 19901 in Fall, 1 credit + HONR 19902 in Spring, 1 credit) |
| B. 3 credits of additional HONR course(s) |
| C. 19 Honors Elective credits (refer below for more information on Elective courses) |
| Scholarly Project |
| A student must engage in a sustained project, either on or off campus, in which the student creates new knowledge. Results of this research or creative project should be presented in a public forum. |
Students Admitted to the JMHC as Current Purdue Students or as Transfer Students
| Required Credits: 18 Honors credits (*for students matriculating Fall 2023 or after) |
| A. 2 credits of HONR 220: Community of Inquiry in Fall |
| B. 3 credits of additional HONR course(s) |
| C. 13 Honors Elective credits (refer below for more information on Elective courses ) |
| D. Transfer Honors credits (as applicable)
Up to 9 Honors credits may be transferred from another institution. |
| Scholarly Project |
| A student must engage in a sustained project, either on or off campus, in which the student creates new knowledge. Results of this research or creative project should be presented in a public forum. |
Continuing Students Transitioning to Purdue in Indianapolis
| Required Credits: 24 Honors credits |
| A. 1 credit FYS-H |
| B. 23 Honors Elective credits (refer below for more information on Elective courses) |
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* E-Portfolio (for students who matriculated to IUPUI’s Honors College in Fall 2022 or Fall 2023) |
Paths to Earning Elective Credits
Courses taken in the Honors College
Honors Section Courses
Course sections with an H designation: Honors courses taken in students' majors, minors, or Gen-Eds
Courses taken with an H contract: An agreement between a student and an instructor that turns a standard course into an Honors course
Graduate-Level Courses
Courses taken at the 500 level
Supervised Research Courses
Courses that involve directed study, independent research, or an Honors thesis in your disciplinary college