The Reimagined Program encompasses the learning experiences for all students who join the Honors Program in Fall 2023 or later. For students who joined prior to Fall 2023, learn more about our Legacy Program.
First-Year Experience
During their first year in the Honors Program, Internal Admit students will be required to engage in three distinct learning experiences that will support them to grow in their role as impact agents in their communities, both within and outside of Northeastern University. Students who successfully complete these learning experiences will receive a digital credential, the Honors Impact badge, and access to a wide variety of Honors opportunities throughout the remainder of their time at Northeastern University.
Please note that for Internal Admit students, the completion of the One Additional Learning Experience requirement may require the use of an elective slot. In your consideration of joining Honors and/or earning the Honors Impact badge, our team encourages students to plan ahead to ensure they will be able to complete this requirement.
Overview of Internal Admit Experience
To receive an Honors Impact badge and gain access to continued Honors opportunities, students must successfully complete the following learning experiences:
- Honors Discovery Studio (In-Person, 0-Credits)
- *Completed over a student’s first semester in Honors, this course is held in the evenings to accommodate students on co-op
- Honors Community Experiences
- *Completed over a student’s first semester in Honors, Internal Admit students must participate in at least 3 group outings
- One Additional Learning Experience (see tab below for options)
- *Must be completed during a student’s first year in Honors
- *Courses required for Honors Distinction cannot be used to satisfy this requirement
Additional Learning Experience Options
There are a variety of learning experiences that can be used as students’ Additional Learning Experience. Students will only need to complete one of the following options to satisfy the Honors Impact badge requirement. Please consult with your Honors advisor if you need support creating a plan.
- Academic Courses
- Honors First-Year Inquiry Series (HONR 1310)
- Inside the Honors Studio
- Honors Departmental Course Section
- Community Engagement / Service
- Service-Learning Courses
- NU Official Alternative Spring Break (ASB) (*reflection required to receive credit, Spring Break options only)
- Global Medical Brigade (*approval and reflection required to receive credit)
- NU | ACES
- Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors
- PEAK Award
- Honors Directed Study
- Independent Faculty Mentored Research (*eligibility determined by review of research experience form, research conducted while on co-op is not eligible)
Honors Program GPA Requirement
Members of the Honors Program are expected to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 during their undergraduate term. If a student’s grades drop beneath this threshold, they are placed on Honors Probation and will be at risk of being removed from the Honors Program. If you are experiencing academic issues or difficulties, we encourage you to contact your Academic and Honors Advisors for assistance.
Beyond the First Year
After successful completion of the Honors Impact requirements during their first year in the Honors Program, students have the opportunity to shape their own unique path within Honors by choosing among the many opportunities now available to them.
Honors Distinction
Honors Distinction represents the mastery of those competencies essential for navigating the global community in which we live: intercultural competency, cross-cultural communication, and global citizenship. Honors Distinction elevates students’ profile with future graduate schools and employers and demonstrates their readiness to impact our interconnected world.
Continued Engagement with Honors
After obtaining the Honors Impact Badge in their first year, students can choose to engage in a variety of upper-level opportunities through the John Martinson Honors Program:
Upper-Level Honors Opportunities
- Upper-Level and Experiential Academic Courses
- Honors Interdisciplinary Seminars (HONR 3310)
- Inside the Honors Studio Series
- Honors Alumni Mentoring Network
- Advanced Research Opportunities
- Honors Interdisciplinary Thesis
- Honors Propel Grant
- Unique Global Experiences
- Honors at Monash
- Access to Global Funding
- Exclusive Funding for Global Experiences
- Honors Upperclass Housing Options (Upperclass Honors students may choose to continue living in Northeastern residence halls that offer dedicated housing to Honors students, including East Village and West Village C)
- Leadership Opportunities
