Transfer Students

Incoming transfer students from any undergraduate major(s) may participate in the Honors Program.

Begin the Honors Track of the University Curriculum by enrolling in Honors Program or Honors cross-listed courses at Drake.  When you have determined that you will pursue completion of the Honors Program, please declare your intention and notify both the College Dean's and Honors Program administrative office. 

Apply via e-mail and meet with Honors Program representatives:

Stop by the Honors Office in Medbury 206/209 or email honors.program@drake.edu for an appointment.

Transfer evaluation

Submit your previous coursework for consideration for Drake transfer credit.  It is unlikely that non-Drake coursework will apply towards the Honors Track except for the three Areas of Inquiry courses required: Lab Science, Quantitative Literacy, and Artistic Literacy. However, students may transfer up to 6 credits from another undergraduate Honors program to count as Honors electives. Such approval is at the discretion of the Honors Director.

Many courses are cross-listed in other departments and programs, giving students a chance to experience the small, interdisciplinary, discussion-based atmosphere of Honors courses while still earning credit toward degree completion.  To complete the full program, students take a concentration in honors that includes: Paths to Knowledge, five honors courses from three different disciplines, AND enroll in the Honors Senior Thesis (in addition to major Senior Capstone) and successfully complete the requirements for University Honors.