The W.A. Franke Honors College fosters a community of scholars through in-depth academic study, research opportunities, and social and cultural events where students can connect with each other and with faculty. Communication majors who are admitted to the Franke Honors College benefit from this supportive community while pursuing their degree.
As Franke Honors Wildcats, Communication students have access to enriched coursework, opportunities for undergraduate research, engagement with faculty mentors, and will complete an Honors Thesis project. These experiences allow students to deepen their studies in Communication while building skills that prepare them for graduate school, professional careers, and leadership roles.
The W.A. Franke Honors College is available to main campus students across all majors, including Communication.
How to Participate with Honors in COMM
Admission to the W.A. Franke Honors College: Students are admitted to the Franke Honors College either upon admission to the university or through the Current Wildcat Application. Check the Franke Honors College website for instructions on how to apply.
Requirements to Graduate with Honors in Communication
Students must satisfy the following requirements for Graduation with Honors:
- Minimum graduating GPA of 3.4.
- Completion of a minimum Honors Unit Requirement (specified on the Advisement Report) including 6 units of Honors Thesis
- Submission of the Honors Thesis approved by the Thesis Faculty Mentor, to the Franke Honors College.
- Completion of at least one Franke Honors Seminar.
Contact
For more information about the Honors Program in Communication, please contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Kyle Tusing (kjt@arizona.edu).