Nursing BS Honors
Excel to your fullest potential
Our honors program promotes scholarship through intellectual and personal development. As a student, you’ll be challenged to grow into a nurse scientist through research based on your interests, needs, and goals. The honors program is only for students who are accepted into our Traditional BS in Nursing Pathway.
What is the honors program?
The honors program is rigorous and in addition to your undergraduate nursing curriculum. Our faculty and your classmates will support you through the program.
- Six additional credits focused on research and scholarship
- A scholarly paper (known as a thesis) and a poster presentation
Enhance your education
You’ll get personalized mentorship based on your research area of interest. The program is an opportunity to enhance your scientific writing, critical thinking, and public speaking skills. As a bonus, honors students get preferential consideration for admission to our PhD program.
How to apply
The following materials must be submitted before the deadline. Remember, this program is only open to students who have been accepted to our Traditional BS in Nursing pathway. Here’s what you need to apply:
- One-page resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
- An honors program questionnaire
- Two letters of reference from former faculty and/or research supervisor
- An essay describing your interest in the program and research, and how you (and your career) would benefit
- In-person interview
Application deadline
| Deadline | Application |
| April 1 | BS Honors Application |
Additional information
- You’re responsible for covering additional tuition costs for the first semester. CU Nursing covers additional tuition costs after that
- You’ll receive an honor cord and special recognition in our commencement program
- Learn more about the honors program
Questions?
Contact honors coordinator Dr. Jankowski
303-724-7383
catherine.jankowski@cuanschutz.edu