Honors staff member talking with a student

Honors students have a dedicated academic adviser, Brianna Avery, who supports and advises students throughout their academic journey at PSU, from new student Orientation to graduation, no matter what their major or degree path. 

 

How do I know which classes to take and when I'll graduate, given my major, minor, Honors, study abroad, summer plans, and previous credits?

First, meet with an adviser! You have both a pathway adviser and an Honors adviser; we're both here to support you. I am happy to help you create an academic plan that takes into account your circumstances and academic choices. 

Second, check out Undergraduate Academic Programs. Review the degree map for your major, which will give you an idea of both which courses are required and what order you should take them in.

Use these Honors academic planning templates to create a plan for yourself and to see the expected progression of Honors classes:
First years
Sophomores
Juniors


What is an Honors Degree Audit report?

When you run a DARS report, it should show your Honors, university, degree (BA/BS/BFA/BM), RESR, and major requirements. It should not show University Studies requirements (FRINQ, SINQ, junior clusters, capstone), since Honors students do not take those classes. 

When you log into the DARS system, under Academic Program, scroll all the way down to University Honors - Bachelor of Arts/Fine Arts/Music/Science. Then pick your catalog year, which is usually the year you started at PSU (or at a community college). It is not usually the current year, because you probably do not wish to follow updated requirements. The DARS will not show two majors or any minor. You'll need to run a separate DARS report to see those.

If your DARS is not working correctly, email Brianna at bavery@pdx.edu.