Welcome! Thank you for your contributions to the University Honors Program. The generous and dedicated support of faculty members is essential to the continuing success of the University Honors Program. We hope this page will serve as a helpful resource for you. If you do not find the information you are seeking, please do not hesitate to contact us at 815-753-0694 or honors@niu.edu.

Key Documents & Faculty Resources

• Types of University Honors Courses (.pdf)
• Guidelines for University Honors Mini-Sections (.pdf)
• In-Course Honors Guidelines & Contract Form (.pdf)
• Student Guidelines for Honors Capstone and Capstone Application (.pdf)
• Faculty Guidelines for Honors Capstone (.pdf)
• Honors Capstone Course List (by Department) (.pdf)
• Honors Capstone Final Formatting Guidelines (.doc)

NOTE: Students completing the capstone are required to make an appointment with the assistant director for advising and to obtain the capstone approval (signature) page that must accompany the capstone application.

Referrals

We frequently hear from faculty who would like to recommend students to the University Honors Program. If you are teaching an undergraduate who maintains a 3.2 GPA or above and is interested in joining the University Honors Program, please encourage the student to schedule an appointment with an advisor at the University Honors Center. Appointments can be made by telephone (815-753-0694), e-mail (honors@niu.edu) or in person at the University Honors Center in Campus Life Building 110, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Interested students may also complete an application for continuing NIU students and submit it to the University Honors Center.

Meeting Space

The University Honors Center in Campus Life Building 110 offers meeting and classroom space options:

• Capstone Library - Seats about 12 around a seminar table
• Large classroom/small classroom - A movable wall allows this space to be adjusted to fit smaller or larger groups. The room is equipped with smart classroom technology.

To reserve space in the University Honors Center, please call: 815-753-0694.