Honors Program Information

Information for current Honors Students and Incoming Students interested in the program.

Academic Requirements

Students who are eligible are sent an invitation with the application.

Eligibility

  • Incoming Freshmen: High school Weighted GPA of 3.70 or above.
  • Continuing CSUB students (early sophomores- 3rd semester): Must have a Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above
  • Our application to the program consists of 3-4 short essay questions, and students are required to complete all of the essays
  • Honors Council members review each application and a joint decision is made.
  • For more information, please check the .

Program Benefits

  • Priority Registration
  • Mentorship
  • Special courses taught by CSUB's top professors
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Global Education
  • Educational Field Trips
  • Independent Study 
  • A close-knit network of peers
  • The Dr. Michael Flachmann Study Room in the Library
  • An Honors Lounge for studying and relaxing with friends
  • Special recognition at graduation (Honors 4-yr Medal/2-yr Cord)

Honors Individual Project (HIP)

Each Helen Louise Hawk Honors Program student completes an Honors Individual Project (HIP).  This is the last and most exciting of the honors requirements because it offers a one-on-one intimate academic experience. This can lead to conference papers, publication in one's chosen field, graduate study, international programs, and/or success in finding a job after graduation.  This written project serves as a reflection of the student's time here at CSUB and opportunities they have taken advantage of to further their educational journey in their desired field. The Honors Independent project is required to be submitted before they graduate, and be submitted on the Helen Louise Hawk Honors Canvas page. 

To obtain approval for and to submit a HIP, please contact our office for a link to the Honors Canvas Course.

Honors Individual Project Information

 

Honors Courses Information

Check our FAQ page for additional information regarding Honors courses and program information.

 

Helen Hawk Honors Program

Contact Information

For additional questions or concerns, please contact us.

Email: org-helenhawkhonors@csub.edu
Office: Education 211
Phone: (661) 654-3461
Instagram: csub_hawkhonors