WIU Quad Cities Honors Program

Honors Requirements
Western Illinois University Quad Cities

Western Illinois University Quad Cities Honors Program

Honors Requirements

The following requirements must be completed to earn the Honors Scholar distinction at graduation:

  • Complete GH 299: Quad Cities Honors Portfolio, a 1 semester hour course on the creation and maintenance of the portfolio. This course must be completed within the first year of being admitted to the Honors Program.
  • Complete an Honors Portfolio, documenting 10-12 units of approved honors experiences and a concluding reflective essay.
  • Present the Honors Portfolio in an appropriate forum.
  • Be nominated by the faculty mentor and approved by the Quad Cities Honors Committee for graduation as an Honors Scholar.