Course Descriptions
Course Categories
The Honors curriculum requires courses from the following course categories. Please select the course category you would like to explore. (Additional course details, such as classroom locations, can be found in GW's official Schedule of Classes.)
As a reminder, upper-level UHP students may only register for one HONR 2047 or 2053 during their designated enrollment period, unless they have a pre-approval from a Program Manager. During "general enrollment," students may register for an additional upper-level UHP course as seats are available.
Past Course Descriptions:
Spring 2025 | Fall 2024 | Spring 2024 | Fall 2023 | Spring 2023 | Fall 2022 | Spring 2022 | Fall 2021 | Spring 2021 | Fall 2020 | Spring 2020 | Fall 2019 | Spring 2019 | Fall 2018 | Spring 2018
For other previous semesters, please contact uhp
gwu [dot] edu (uhp[at]gwu[dot]edu).
What to Take
Introductory Courses for First Year Admits
Origins and Evolution of Modern Thought
(HONR 1015 and HONR 1016)
Scientific Reasoning and Discovery
(HONR 1033 and HONR 1034)
Introductory Courses for Sophomore Admits
Seminar for Sophomore Admittees
(HONR 2015)
*Offered in Fall semester only.*
Upper Level Courses (for All Honors Students)
Two Arts and Humanities courses (HONR 2053)
Two Self and Society courses (HONR 2047)
Final Courses (for All Honors Students)
Honors Capstone (HONR 4199)
Senior Thesis (HONR 4198)
Total for First Year Admits:
10 courses
Total for Sophomore Admits:
7 courses