1. Honors Program  For anyone who wants an additional challenge  You can apply for admission to the UMN Honors Program after freshman year, GPA >= 3.5  Your degree will say “Cum Laude”, “Magna Cum Laude”, or “Summa Cum Laude”, depending on GPA and honors experiences  Great way to interact with faculty by conducting independent research  Looks good on your resume http://www.me.umn.edu/education/undergraduate/honors.shtml

2. Requirements  Apply and admitted to the University Honors Program  GPA in last 60 graded credits of at least –3.5 for cum laude, 3.66 for magna cum laude, 3.75 for summa cum laude  Complete three Honors Experiences in last two years –Contract with prof to do extra work in a course –Take an 8xxx level course –Present at a scientific meeting  Take two honors courses in last two years  Complete an honors thesis –2-semester independent project under supervision of a faculty member –You pick the faculty member www.me.umn.edu/education/undergraduate/honors.shtml

3. Integrated BS/MS program  Get your Bachelors and Masters in five years  Streamlined graduate school admissions  GPA 3.25 or better  Apply when within 32 credits (more or less) of graduation  Apply June 15 or October 15  An amazing deal! www.me.umn.edu/education/undergraduate/integrated.shtml