Requirements for students admitted directly from high school

  • 10 Honors Classes by time of Temple graduation  

  • Must include ENG 0902, IH 0951, IH 0952 if needed 

  • Must include 4 Upper-Level (numbered 2900 or higher) Honors Courses

  • 3.25 cumulative GPA at the time of graduation

Requirements for students admitted after matriculation at any college/university

For current Temple students and those transferring to Temple, program requirements are based on credits accrued at the time of admission. See list below: 

  •  0 - 29 credits – 10 Honors Classes  

  • 30 - 59 credits – 8 Honors Classes 

  • 60+ credits – 6 Honors Classes 

  • Must include ENG 0902, IH 0951, IH0952 if needed 

  • Must include 4 Upper-Level (numbered 2900 or higher) Honors Courses

  • 3.25 cumulative GPA at the time of graduation 

Suggested Academic Progress: 

  • To complete Honors courses in a timely manner, the following academic progress is suggested: 
    • Minimum of 3 total Honors courses completed by the end of your First year. 

    • Minimum of 6 total Honors courses completed by the end of your Second year or 30 earned Temple credits.  

    • Minimum of 8 total Honors courses completed by the end of your Third year or 60 earned Temple credits.  

    • Minimum of 10 total Honors courses completed by the time of graduation.

Course Requirements

Honors Program Handbooks

For more information, please refer to the Honors Program handbook. The Honors Program Handbook associated with the year you were admitted to the Honors Program stipulates the rules and policies applicable to your continued standing in the Honors Program.  

Please see the appropriate archived handbook for the year you were admitted to the Honors Program: