Process
- Learn the requirements of your Upper Division Program below.
- Declare your plans with the Honors College
- Have questions? Schedule an appointment with the Upper Division Academic Advisor.
Requirements
The baseline requirements for Upper Division Honors Distinction are:
- 12 hours of 3000/4000-level Honors coursework, including 3-6 thesis hours
- Honors Thesis Project
- 3.50 cumulative and LSU GPA
- 3.50 GPA in Upper Division program courses
Several major departments have designated specific programs of study for their Upper Division Programs beyond the baseline requirements for Upper Division Honors Distinction. Synopses of such departmental program requirements are listed below. Full requirements may be obtained directly from departments.
In majors without established Upper Division programs, the baseline requirements (above) should be followed.
Mechanical Engineering
Hours Required
12
Course Requirements
- 6 hours of upper level courses in Mechanical Engineering with Honors Option
AND
- EITHER Design Project Thesis formats, which includes 2 semesters of Senior Design with Honors Option (this choice may require additional Honors Options to ensure the 12 hour minimum required) and 6 hours of ME 3903 with Honors Option
- OR Scholarly Paper Thesis Format, which includes two semesters of HNRS 4000
Thesis Courses Available
Senior Design, ME 3903, HNRS 4000
