Honors Contracts
The Honors College is dedicated to developing a unique and varied program of courses that challenges and stimulates students while also encouraging open discussion and individual responsibility. To better fit a student’s educational goals, it may be appropriate to convert a Non-Honors course into Honors by working closely with a faculty mentor to develop an Honors plan of study. The contract creation process is a collaborative process between the student and instructor to determine what advanced work will be done. This advanced work can take many forms, including additional research, projects, and presentations beyond the typical scope of the course.
Due date for Fall 2025 contracts is Wednesday, August 20, 2025
This is a firm deadline. Extensions will not be given.
Contract Policies:
- Up to six credit hours total of Non-Honors to Honors contracts may be taken during your time at VCU.
- Honors contracts are only allowed for 300- and 400-level coursework.
- Non-Honors to Honors Contracts are not allowed for lab courses.
- Only Fall and Spring courses are eligible to be made into contracts.
- Contracts cannot be modified or voided after the add/drop period.
- Faculty can deny requests for contracts for any reason.
Contract Policies:
If you have any questions, please contact the Coordinator of Academic Affairs, Anthony Burnham.