The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies offers honors for students who have demonstrated high academic achievement. In order to be considered for departmental honors, a student must:

• have an overall CU GPA of 3.0 or better
• have a 3.5 or better GPA in GES courses
• have a research proposal approved by a GES faculty advisor and select a committee of two other faculty
• enroll in GES 4970 (Honors in Geography)
• complete an oral exam on a research project

The level of honors will be decided by committee after the completion of the requirements. Three levels of honors are available: Distinction, High Distinction, and Highest Distinction.

Revised 4/6/11