Honors vs Scholars

BuckeyeMWDSG
Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:38:51 +0000

Reading through the FAQs may be helpful.

https://honors-scholars.osu.edu/future-students/faqs

The main difference between Honors and Scholars is that the University Honors Program offers a primarily curricular experience, and the Ohio State Scholars Program offers a primarily co-curricular experience. The decision of which program is better for you will typically come down to your personal preference. Consider the following when making your decision:

The Honors Program is primarily a curricular experience. Honors students are required to take at least 18 hours of honors quality courses and pursue undergraduate research, culminating their academic experience in a thesis or other capstone experience. Honors students must maintain at least a 3.4 GPA (Business and Pharmacy require a 3.5). Interested students should have a desire to pursue a more rigorous curriculum and have a strong interest in conducting research during their undergraduate career.

The Scholars Program focuses mostly on experiential learning outside of the classroom. Students select which of 16 unique Scholars Program themes they would like to apply for, which will guide their experience. Scholars students participate in a required residential community and participate in experiences based around their program theme including a seminar course, social events, service experiences, and career preparation. Scholars students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and should be passionate about the theme of a specific Scholars program and desire a small, close-knit community.