Honors Program | Lundquist College of Business

Smaller Classes

Thirty-five students maximum are admitted to the Honors Program each year, making classes smaller so students get individual attention and greater access to professors. Classroom discussions are also lively and enriching.

Select Faculty

Honors classes are taught by full -time faculty that have demonstrated teaching excellence. They have won numerous teaching awards and are always highly rated by students.

Unique Experiences

Students in the Honors Program have unique experiential opportunities, such as case competitions, speakers, and trips.

Camaraderie

Friendships that develop among the students in the Honors Program remain long after graduation and become a source of contacts and networking as the individuals progress in their careers.

One-on-One Access to Director

Honors students work closely with the director to help assure success. Each student is dealt with individually and their progress is frequently monitored. The director knows and assists each student.

Graduation with Honors

The honors designation on students' transcripts and diplomas are important for employers and graduate schools.

Opportunity

Harvard MBA, Boston Consulting, Nike, Peace Corps, GE—honors graduates go on to do the great things they want to do.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to the Business Honors Program?
You can apply via our online application form. See above for more information.

What are the requirements for application?
There are GPA requirements, an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcripts, and so forth. Please see above for specific details.

When are applications due?
Friday of week 5 at 5:00 p.m. winter term.

I will not have my pre-business requirements completed by fall, should I still apply?
Yes. You do not have to have all of them completed to apply or even to begin the Honors Program.

When does the Business Honors Program start?
Fall term your “junior” year (by credits not by years). If you came in with advanced credits, you may apply your first year to start your second year.

Can I study abroad if in the Business Honors Program?
Yes. You do need to be on campus fall, winter, and spring of your first year in Honors and winter of your second year. Otherwise, you can be abroad. Please speak to the director individually if you have further questions on timing.

I am a UO student. Do I need to supply my UO transcript to you for admission?
Yes, please do. Unofficial copies of documents are fine.

I don’t meet the GPA requirements, should I still apply?
Yes. If you feel you have strengths to share with our program then please apply. You are admitted based on a whole picture not just GPA.

I am a freshman and don’t know if I should apply this year or next. What should I do?
If you have more than twenty-five credits and plan to begin classes in the business school in the next year then you should apply now. You can always apply again the next year if you are not admitted this year.

When will I know if I’ve been admitted to the Business Honors Program?
Before spring term classes begin.

A completed application consists of:

A clear, well-organized, and typed essay of 500 (maximum) words
- Essay Prompt: In 500 words or less, describe and evaluate an experience that significantly influenced your interest in business. This experience might be a college course, job, or extracurricular activity. Specify how this experience contributed to your desire for a career in business and how the Honors Program will help you achieve your career goals
Two letters of recommendation are required
- These preferably would be from college/university teachers but they could also be from personal or work references
- Letters of recommendation should address your intellectual capacity, motivation, work ethic and maturity
- Have the recommender include their current business position or title, the name of their organization or company, and their relationship to the you (professor, advisor, employer, and so forth)
- Submit your letters of recommendation using this online form (link coming soon)
Transcript
- High school transcript if applying as a freshman or transfer student
- College transcript (Also required for transfer students, unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
SAT or ACT scores (screenshots of your results on the website or photocopies are acceptable)
Résumé

Evaluation Criteria

Admission to Lundquist College of Business Undergraduate Honors Program is competitive. Selection will be based on the following factors:

A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
A minimum of 3.6 in the required pre-business courses: Business Administration 101, Accounting 211 and 213, and Economics 201 and 202 (Not applicable to freshman applicants)
SAT or ACT scores
Involvement in extracurricular activities
Work experience
Essay
Two letters of recommendation

Applications are due by the end of week 5 during winter term. However, we do make exceptions for late applications. If you think you have missed the deadline, please contact lcbhonors@uoregon.edu.

Requirements

The following is an example schedule showing when required honors courses are typically offered. However, classes may not occur in this order. Consult the university's class schedule or an advisor for the most current information on course offerings.

First Year

Fall

BA 308H: Business Leadership and Communication
**FIN 311H: Economic Foundations of Competitive Analysis
OBA 311H: Business Analytics I

Winter

FIN 316H: Financial Management
MKTG 311H: Marketing Management

Spring

MGMT 321H: Management and Organizational Behavior
OBA 335H: Concepts of Production and Operations Management

Second Year