AFLS
We’re glad that you’re considering an honors program in the
Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences!
The Bumpers College Honors Program encourages students to add depth to their education by engaging in the undergraduate research and creative process, working closely with faculty mentors, and seeking funding for international study, service learning and internship opportunities.
New Freshman Students
Questions? Contact Us
Lona Robertson
Professor and Associate Dean
Isabel Whitehead-Adams
Coordinator of Honors Programs
View entry requirements
Current & Transfer Students
Questions? Contact Us
Lona Robertson
Professor and Associate Dean
Isabel Whitehead-Adams
Coordinator of Honors Programs
View entry requirements
Honors Entry Requirements for New Freshman Students
Please note: Students must apply for admission to the University of Arkansas and receive official notification of acceptance to the university before applying to the Honors College.
Entry Requirements for Current & Transfer Students
- Current University of Arkansas students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.50 on all UA coursework to be eligible.
- Transfer students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.50 on all coursework to be eligible to apply after they have been admitted to UA.
- Applications are not accepted from students within three major (fall/spring) semesters of graduation.
- For more information visit the AFLS Honors website.
Ready to Apply?
Visit our Current and Transfer Students Application Page to access information on how to apply through Workday. Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by honors program staff in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. Questions? Contact Contact Associate Dean Lona Robertson.
Honors Program Requirements
The Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences requires the following:
- Students must maintain a GPA of 3.50 in order to remain in the program. Students falling below that average will have one semester of probation to raise their GPA.
- Graduation with honors distinction requires each student complete a total of 15 honors
credit hours for the Bumpers College Honors Program.
- Incoming freshman are required to enroll in the AFLS 102H3 Honors Perspectives course. Students who enter the program after freshman year are not required to enroll in the course and may enroll in 3 credit hours of honors courses in subjects of their choosing.
- All students must complete the AFLS 341H3 Honors Proposal Development and Research Methods course before the completion of 90 credit hours.
- Complete 9-12 credit hours of Honors courses. Students are encouraged to take Honors courses within Bumpers as well as Honors courses in other colleges.
- Complete 3-6 thesis credit hours focused on conducting a Research, Creative, or Team Thesis Project along with a final written thesis document. Enrollment in thesis hours is by permission only. Please complete the request to enroll form and obtain the signature(s) of your Academic Advisor and Honors Thesis Mentor. The signed form should be returned to aflshnrs@uark.edu or the Waldrip Student Center in AGRI 205.
Please check with your honors program director for the most up-to-date requirements!
Visit the AFLS Honors website.
"I hope that this research will lead to better sampling methods, so that we can better understand and manage soil ecosystems."
Srusti Maddala, environmental science & chemistry