Undergraduate Business Honors Program

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 application requirements below for more information.

What are the requirements for application?
The application requires a resume, a cover letter expressing your interest, two letters of recommendation, and transcripts.

When are applications due?
For priority enrollment, please apply by Friday, January 8 (week 1 of winter term). Interviews for the program will be held during the week of January 25.

I don’t meet the GPA requirements, should I still apply?
Yes. If you feel you have strengths to share with our program and are eager to collaborate with this cohort, then please apply. Students are admitted to the program based on a holistic understanding of their experiences—not just their GPA.

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, one-page cover letter
- 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 coaches, advisors, high school teachers, 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)
- Your recommenders will receive an automated email after you submit your application. They will be asked to upload their letter to our system. If they experience difficulties, they can email program director Eric Boggs at boggs@uoregon.edu.
Transcript
- High school transcript if applying as a freshman or transfer student
- College transcript (also required for transfer students—unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
Résumé

Meet Our Students

Get to know our senior honors students. Potential employers interested in recruiting our honors students should visit our employer resources page or contact Career Services at 541-346-3301.

"To me, Business Honors means an opportunity to challenge myself and get the most out of my education by surrounding myself with high achieving and intelligent individuals and highly respected professors. Business Honors is a group of people who have become my friends and business family as we support and work through the highs and lows of college together." —Hannah Taylor

"Business Honors, to me, means family. A family that works together, learns together, experiences together, and leads together. Honors is such a great environment of professional and personal friendships and helps elevate everyone involved to be better and always strive for more." —Quinn Van Horne

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