University of California, Irvine. Campuswide Honors Program.

The Campuswide Honors Program was founded at the University of California, Irvine in 1988 as part of the Division of Undergraduate Education.

The Program offers a specialized curriculum and student support services to academically talented undergraduates in all majors. Incoming first-year students are admitted to the Program by invitation only; transfer and other students may apply for admission. Students participate in three yearlong interdisciplinary courses in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences, which satisfy breadth requirements. Students also work with faculty mentors to pursue independent research culminating in the writing of a senior thesis. The Campuswide Honors Program sponsors many events, activities, and programs throughout the year, including peer mentorships, community service projects, cultural outings, and other events designed to promote faculty/student interaction. More than 500 students are members of the Campuswide Honors Program each year.

Historical Background

The Campuswide Honors Program (CHP) was founded at the University of California, Irvine in 1988 as part of the Division of Undergraduate Education. CHP offers a specialized curriculum and student support services to academically talented undergraduates in all majors. Incoming first-year students are admitted to CHP by invitation only; transfer and other students may apply for admission. Students participate in three yearlong interdisciplinary courses in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, which satisfy a breadth of requirements. Students also work with faculty mentors to pursue independent research culminating in the writing of a senior thesis. CHP sponsors many events, activities, and programs throughout the year, including peer mentoring, community service projects, cultural outings, and other events designed to promote interaction between faculty and students.