Honors Program
What is the Irvin D. Reid Honors College at Wayne State?
The Irvin D. Reid Honors College provides Wayne State's highest-achieving undergraduates with a program that is both academically rigorous and culturally engaged. Founded in 2008, it is home to roughly 2000 students, comprising both University Honors and Departmental Honors tracks.
What are the qualifications to get into the Honors College?
Incoming Henry Ford College transfer students with at least 15 credits and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 are invited to the Honors College through the University Admissions process. Ambitious Transfer students with 12 credits and a cumulative GPA of 3.3 are encouraged to apply for membership. Once accepted, students may choose to pursue University Honors or Departmental Honors in their major.
Henry Ford II Honors program
The Henry Ford College Henry Ford II Honors Program required courses (13 credits) will transfer to Wayne State University (WSU) and be recognized as credits towards the University Honors co-major and department honors (as applicable). The credits transfer as the following:
First Year - Fall Term
| HFC Henry Ford II Honors Program | WSU Honors College Correspondence |
|---|---|
| ENG 131-H College Writing and Research for Honors students | ENG 1020 Basic Composition (BC) |
| Honors Colloquium HON 151 (3 credit hours) or HON 161 (3 credit hours) | HON 2100 (3 credit hours) or HON 1000 (4 credit hours) |
First Year - Winter Term
| HFC Henry Ford II Honors Program | WSU Honors College Correspondence |
|---|---|
| HON 251 Great Works (may be taken first or second year) | ENG 3100 |
| Honors English Honors English | ENG 2XXX
|
Second Year - Fall Term
| HFC Henry Ford II Honors Program | WSU Honors College Correspondence |
|---|---|
| Honors Directed Study HON 231 - 236 (minimum 1 credit hour) | HON 4990 and HON 3000 + approved field learning course |
Second Year - Winter Term
| HFC Henry Ford II Honors Program | WSU Honors College Correspondence |
|---|---|
| Great Works HON 251 (3 credit hours) (may be taken first or second year) | ENG 3100 |
Department or University Honors
During the third and fourth year, students will complete the required WSU Honors courses:
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| HON 42XX (at least one special topics) | 3 |
| HON 4998 (Honors thesis project) | 3-6 |
Departmental Honors tracks may require specific courses in the major. Students pursuing University Honors will need to complete 28 Honors credits, including all HFC Honors credits, the WSU Honors seminar, and WSU Honors Thesis. Students are encouraged to meet with the WSU Honors advisor as soon as possible for additional guidelines.
What are the benefits of joining the Irvin D. Reid Honors College?
The College provides many advantages, including:
- a community of high-achieving students
- pre-priority class registration
- dedicated Honors academic advisors
- smaller classes taught by senior full-time faculty
- unique opportunities for undergraduate research
- special private scholarships
- Honors floors in residence halls, for students who live on campus
- special recognition at graduation, with Honors designation on degree and transcript
Primary contacts
Henry Ford College
Academic Advising
313-317-6845 | advising@hfcc.edu
Transfer Student Success Center
313-577-2487 | transfer@wayne.edu
Irvin D. Reid Honors College
313-577-3030 | honors@wayne.edu | Honors Advising