2026-2027 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog [In Progress]
Frederik Meijer Honors College Requirements
To graduate from the Meijer Honors College a student must satisfy the following course requirements, which also fulfill all general education requirements of the university.
Satisfaction of Grand Valley general education requirements through completion of the Meijer Honors College curriculum does not add any additional coursework to a student's program. In fact, it often results in a reduction of the number of credits required. Honors students should meet regularly with their major advisors as well as with a Meijer Honors College advisor.
Suggested Order of Coursework
Year One
- HNR 151 - First Year Interdisciplinary Sequence 1 (3 credits)
- HNR 152 - First Year Interdisciplinary Sequence 2 (3 credits)
- HNR 153 - First Year Interdisciplinary Sequence 3 (3 credits)
- HNR 154 - First Year Interdisciplinary Sequence 4 (3 credits)
Except in extraordinary circumstances, this sequence of courses should be taken in the first year, as it offers guidance to students in making a transition from high school to university work.
Year Two
- HNR 300 - Campus/Community Engagement (3 credits)
- HNR 201 - Live. Learn. Lead. (3 credits)
- HNR 250 - Project-Based Learning (3 credits) OR HNR 251 - Project-Based Learning/QL (3 credits)
HNR 300 is offered as a variable-credit course (one, two, or three credits). All students must complete a total of three credits.
Some non-HNR courses may substitute for HNR 300 and HNR 250/HNR 251. Students should consult with a Meijer Honors College advisor about possibilities.
Year Three
- HNR 350 - Integrative Seminar (3 credits) OR HNR 351 - Honors Integrative Seminar/QL (3 credits)
- HNR 300 - Campus/Community Engagement (3 credits)
HNR 251 and HNR 351 are identical to HNR 250 and HNR 350 with an additional emphasis on quantitative modes of inquiry.
HNR 300 is offered as a variable-credit course (one, two, or three credits). All students must complete a total of three credits.
Year Four