Honors Contracts
Honors Contracts let you enhance non-Honors courses so that they provide elective credits towards the Honors degree by working with your instructor to expand the class experience. With an Honors Contract, you can dig deeper into topics you care about, shape the class around what you're most interested in, and build new skills through more focused, independent work.
Deadlines
Contract Due Dates
Honors Contract due dates are dependent on the length of the class. Since all information is due by the submission deadline, it is advised that students contact their faculty and initiate the Honors Contract early in the semester.
Honors Contract submission deadlines for Spring 2026:
Regular Academic Session
Monday, January 26
First Half Session
Friday, January 16
Second Half Session
Friday, March 13
Honors Contract Step-by-Step for Students
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Each department maintains a list of courses that are eligible for an Honors Contract. View a list of contract-eligible courses here. Confirm that the course you are enrolled in is contract-eligible and reach out to your instructor. Some instructors will choose to build the Honors Contract with you, while others may have predetermined assignments or projects. It is important to connect with your instructor early in the semester to ensure you can submit your proposal by the deadline.
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Once you and your instructor have a strong understanding of the Honors Contract, complete the registration form linked above. The form will be sent to your instructor for review. If additional details are needed, you will be contacted and asked to revise your proposal.
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Complete the contract as outlined. Your Contract will be sent to the Registrar's Office and the Honors College for administrative processing.
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Your instructor will grade the Contract work separately from your regular coursework; the Honors Contract does not affect your overall course grade. At the end of the semester, your instructor will confirm that you have successfully completed the Honors Contract, and the course will be applied toward your Honors electives.
Additional Resources
Have a question about Honors Contracts? Email us at contracts@honors.utah.edu