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Honors-in-Discipline Programs in the
College of Business and Technology
Program Requirements
In order to successfully fulfill the expectations of the College of Business and Technology Honors Program, you must complete the following requirements:
  • Entering freshmen must have a high school GPA of 3.5 (4.0 scale) AND a minimum ACT composite of 27 (SAT 1210).
  • Non-freshman applicants must have a minimum college GPA of 3.25 overall or 3.5 in major courses.
  • Scholarship holders must take a minimum 15 semester hours in all but the thesis semester. Those not holding scholarships must take at least 12 hours each semester (full-time student status), and a specific GPA must be maintained by all Honors Students according to credit hours received as the following chart displays:

Required GPA by Credit Hours

Cumulative Credit Hours
Cumulative GPA
0 – 30
2.75
31
3.00
46-60
3.15
61+
3.25
  • Graduation with honors designation requires a 3.25 GPA, completion of designated Honors coursework and General Education requirements, and an orally presented senior Honors thesis (three credit hours), receiving a grade of B or higher.
  • University Honors Scholars that are also College of Business and Technology Honors Scholars are only required to complete one six credit hour thesis to fulfill the expectations of both programs.
College of Business and Technology
East Tennessee State University
210 Sam Wilson Hall
PO Box 70699
Johnson City, TN 37614-0699
Phone: (423) 439-4289
Fax (423) 439-5274