Supplements

Honors students may convert a non-Honors upper-level class to an Honors upper-level class with a Supplement. Supplements do not change the credit value of the course, they only add an H on their transcript for class being supplemented. A Supplement is some kind of extra project that the student must complete, in addition to the class' existing requirements, which must be worth at least 20% of their final grade in the class.

The following are examples of projects students have completed in the past in order to complete a Supplement (students are not limited to these examples):

• An additional research paper, or a paper in a course that does not require a paper
• An expanded paper assignment with emphasis on a higher level of analysis, not necessarily length, in lieu of a regular paper assignment (i.e., using more original sources or advanced readings)
• Advanced or additional problem sets
• A class presentation or lecture
• In-depth class readings with summaries and reviews
• Compilation of original artwork for a portfolio
• Translation of a short story with analysis in the foreign language

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Step-by-Step Faculty Guide to Supplementing

So what exactly do you need to do as the professor of a student who wants to Supplement your class to earn Honors credit? Just follow these steps, with the aid of the information provided on this page and the related links to the left.

1. When a student requests that you allow them to Supplement, dedicate some time to speak with that student one-on-one about it. Allowing a student to Supplement your course is entirely your decision.
2. Help the student forumate a project that fulfills your expectations, would qualify as Honors worthy, and most importantly, the student will enjoy working on.
3. Determine the percentage of the final class grade that the Supplement will be worth (it must be worth at least 20% of the final grade).
4. Agree upon a submission deadline for the project (must be done before the end of the semester).
5. Request the student present to you a proposal for the verbally agreed upon project.
6. Sign the Supplement Form the student will present to you after you are satisfied with the proposal.
7. When the student is finished, grade the project as you would any other course work.
8. Submit your class grade at the end of the semester as you would normally.

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