Honors Program

About the Honors Program

Mission

Our mission is to cultivate future change-makers who transcend traditional academic boundaries. Through a distinctive experience of critical analysis and real-world engagement, we foster a culture of integrity and social responsibility, equipping Honors students with the critical tools to lead with purpose, innovate with empathy, and drive meaningful impact in the world around them.

Honors Characteristics

An Applied Leadership Incubator

The Honors Program is a selective track for inquisitive students who seek to move beyond the classroom. We provide a space where academic talent is translated into agency, bringing together motivated peers from across all disciplines to solve problems and lead initiatives.

The Project-Based Classroom

Honors courses are designed as active labs for innovation. With an average of 20 students per class, the environment shifts from passive lecturing to high-level participation. You will engage in applied projects, case studies, and collaborative ventures that require you to test theories in real-time and manage complex tasks from conception to execution.

Real-World Contexts and Fieldwork

Education here is not confined to a desk. Our curriculum emphasizes purposeful engagement with the community and industry. Whether through field research, social innovation projects, or partnerships with external stakeholders, you will apply your disciplinary knowledge to address contemporary challenges and create tangible value.

Mindful Collaboration and Character

We prioritize “doing” over “memorizing.” By working in multi-disciplinary teams, you will develop the emotional intelligence and collaborative skills essential for modern leadership. Honors coursework challenges you to think critically about your social responsibility, helping you forge the character needed to act as a mindful change-maker in your future career.

Program Benefits

The LAU Honors Program provides a competitive advantage by equipping students with the resources, networks, and credentials needed to drive meaningful change.

Impact and Innovation Opportunities

Students gain exclusive access to specialized pathways in entrepreneurship, social innovation, and advanced research. These include opportunities for independent study, high-impact internships, and applied projects that bridge the gap between academic theory and professional practice.

Dedicated Support and Collaborative Spaces

Honors students benefit from a supportive ecosystem designed for high achievers. This includes access to preferential tutoring, and personalized academic support. Our students work in an environment that fosters collaborative problem-solving and peer-to-peer mentorship.

Leadership and Professional Growth

Beyond the classroom, the program is a launchpad for your career. We offer personalized career coaching, access to exclusive professional networks, and targeted training in leadership, communication, and strategic teamwork. These experiences ensure our graduates are prepared to excel in top-tier graduate programs and lead in the global workforce.

Recognition and Community

Membership in the Honors Program culminates in a prestigious graduation experience. 

Achievements are recognized through:

Maintaining Honors Program Status

Applicable for students starting Fall 2024 and beyond

To maintain their status in the Honors Program, students must demonstrate continued academic excellence and integrity. This includes upholding a clean academic record, free from any violations or warnings, and maintaining a minimum CGPA of 3.2. Students who fall below the required CGPA but remain above a 3.0 will be placed on probation for one semester. However, failure to meet the minimum CGPA by the end of the probationary semester will unfortunately result in dismissal from the Honors Program.

Applicable for students who started prior to Fall 2024

To continue in the Honors Program, students are expected to maintain a clean record (no violations of academic integrity) and a 3.5 CGPA (for students majoring in Bioinformatics, Biology, Business, Computer Science, Economics, Political Sciences, English and Psychology), or 3.2 CGPA (for students majoring in Engineering and Architecture) and have completed more than 90 credits in their major excluding freshman credits. If the CGPA falls below this requirement, but is at least 3.0, the student will be placed on Honors probation for one semester, excluding the summer term. If the required CGPA is not attained by the end of the probationary semester, the student is dismissed from the Honors Program

Graduation Requirements for Honors Program

Applicable for students starting Fall 2024 and beyond

Completing the Honors Program requires fulfilling three core components: coursework, academic standing, and co-curricular engagement.

Students must finish the designated 18 credits while maintaining a minimum CGPA of 3.2. Additionally, they need to develop an “e-Portfolio” endorsed by the program director. This portfolio should document the completion of co-curricular requirements, including participation in at least 3 Honors workshops and 2 activities within or outside LAU. These activities can encompass soft-skills workshops, service learning, leadership experiences, advocacy initiatives, research and entrepreneurial projects, community engagement, civic initiatives, and even wellbeing exercises. To help students navigate this process, training on portfolio development, organization, and publication will be included as part of the co-curricular requirements.

Fulfilling these requirements will grant graduates the prestigious distinction of “University Honors” on their transcript and permanent records.

Applicable for students who started prior to Fall 2024

Completing the Honors Program requires fulfilling three core components: coursework, academic standing, and soft skills workshops.

Students must finish the designated 18 credits while maintaining 3.5 CGPA overall and a 3.5 major Honors courses GPA for all majors except Engineering and Architecture, However, for Engineering and Architecture major  maintaining 3.2 CGPA overall and a 3.2 major Honors courses GPA s.

There are also 3 mandatory zero-credit soft skills workshops that focus on valuable skills like goal setting and leadership.

Fulfilling these requirements will grant graduates the prestigious distinction of “University Honors” on their transcript and permanent records.