Academics
To graduate with College Honors, Baruch Scholars are required to:
- Be a full-time student ( at least 12 credits)
- Special permission is required for scholars who wish to take more than 18 credits. You will be responsible for paying for credits beyond 18.
- Complete 10 honors courses
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.3 up to the 59th credit and 3.5 after the 60th credit to graduate with College Honors
- Complete at least 15 hours of community service per academic year.
- First-years are exempt from this requirement the fall semester at Baruch, but are required to complete at least 8 hours during the spring semester during their upper freshman year.
- Attend a cultural event per semester.First-years are waived during their first semester
- Weissman and SPA majors must take at least one Feit Honors Seminar (IDC 4050H) or a Harmon Writer in Residence course.
- Zicklin majors must take the honors section of the capstone business policy class, BPL 5100H
- Scholars are strongly encouraged to Study Abroad and/or engage in an internship related to their professional/academic interests.
- All first-year scholars must complete Freshman Honors Seminar (FRO 1000H). Visit the Baruch Scholars FRO blogs:
Policies
- Baruch Scholars must file and complete a FAFSA and TAP (NYS residents only) application for the following academic year by March 31.
- Scholars are financially responsible for the Student Activities Fees, Technology Fees and Change of Program Fees associated with registration. For more information click here.
- Scholars must notify their advisor before dropping, adding or changing a class.
- International and Out-of-State scholars must consult with his/her advisor before dropping any courses, otherwise he/she may be liable for paying the cost of tuition for the number of credits being dropped.
- All first-year and sophomore scholars are required to meet with their respective honors advisor before registering for classes.
- Juniors and seniors are not required to meet with them, but are strongly encouraged to do so.
- Scholars must notify their advisor or Jennifer Salas, Scholarship Coordinator, if they want to register for an Internship course after the beginning of a semester .
- Financial aid such as Pell grants, TAP and subsidized loans may be applied to approved study abroad experiences that award credit and that last for at least one semester. Short-term study abroad experiences, as well as non-academic internships, volunteer opportunities, etc., that do not award academic credit may not be eligible for financial aid. For information about your eligibility for these grants and loans, and other important financial aid information, please consult the Baruch Financial Aid Office.
