In fulfilling the expectation for an enriched program of study, a student may use a combination of the various types of Honors opportunities available. Honors College members can enroll in courses without completing listed pre-requisites, freeing them to select from among the university's vast advanced disciplinary course offerings to satisfy the general university requirements. Members may major in any area and participate in Honors experiences as a way to enhance their disciplinary study and broaden their knowledge through disciplinary exploration beyond their intended major(s). Among the many resources available to Honors College members are those described below:
Honors Courses and Sections: These classes aim at a more rigorous examination of the subject matter. They are limited and selective in enrollment.
Honors Options: In many courses, students may earn Honors credit by completing Honors–caliber study with special guidance from the instructor. For current information on which courses are eligible for Honors Option credit, please see honorscollege.msu.edu/faculty/honors-option-authorization.html.
Graduate Courses: Honors College students have the opportunity to enroll in graduate courses with the approval of their advisors and their course instructors. Credit earned in graduate courses is applied toward the student's undergraduate degree unless they obtained prior approval to be dually enrolled and was admitted to a graduate program before enrolling in the courses. Undergraduates may only complete 9 total credits at the undergraduate tuition rate. For more information, refer to the Shared Programs - Undergraduate to Graduate policy in the Graduate Education section of this catalog.