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We’re glad that you’re considering an honors program in the
Sam M. Walton College of Business!
The Walton Honors Program in the Sam M. Walton College of Business is offered to high-achieving students who exemplify academic excellence, extraordinary leadership potential, and a sense of civic duty to their community. Honors courses within the Walton College are small in size, centered on application-based learning and are led by the college's most distinguished faculty members.
New Freshman Students
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Anne Velliquette
Clinical Associate Professor of Marketing and Honors Program Director
Jason Adams
Associate Director for Honors Programs
Cadi Stair
Assistant Director for Honors Programs
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Current & Transfer Students
Questions? Contact Us
Anne Velliquette
Clinical Associate Professor of Marketing and Honors Program Director
Jason Adams
Associate Director for Honors Programs
Cadi Stair
Assistant Director for 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 who entered the UA with either a minimum 3.75 high school GPA or a 28/1310 ACT/SAT may apply upon completion of one semester after meeting the following requirements. Students who did not have a minimum 3.75 high school GPA or a 28/1310 ACT/SAT may apply upon completion of two semesters meeting the following requirements.
- 3.75 cumulative UA GPA in all course work
- Applications will not be accepted from students who are within three major (fall/spring) semesters of anticipated graduation date.
- UA students who have already been accepted to an honors program in another college and are transferring to the Sam M. Walton College of Business must have a ≥ 3.5 cumulative GPA
Transfer students are eligible to apply after completing one semester of coursework meeting the following requirements.
- 3.75 cumulative UA GPA in all course work
- Applications will not be accepted from students who are within three major (fall/spring) semesters of anticipated graduation date.
Note: Transfer freshmen entering the UA in good standing with less than 24 hours completed at a previous institution may be eligible to join during their first semester. Please contact Associate Director for Honors Programs Jason Adams to determine eligibility.
Ready to Apply?
Visit the WCOB Honors website to access the application link. Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by honors program staff in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Questions? Contact Associate Director for Honors Programs Jason Adams.
Honors Program Requirements
Requirements for Walton Scholars Program
*The Walton Scholars track is designed for students who begin the Walton Honors Program in their first semester at the University of Arkansas.
- Complete 17 hours in honors courses with a minimum of 9 hours completed from the following honors business courses ACCT 2013H, ACCT 2023H, BLAW 2013H, ECON 2013H, ECON 2023H, WCOB 1033H, MKTG 3433H, SCMT 2103H, MGMT 2103H, or FINN 3043H (excluding WCOB 1111H). The remaining honors hours may be selected from the State Minimum Core. MATH 2564 may be used as honors credit towards completion of the 17 required honors hours. It is recommended that students must complete a minimum of 12 honors hours within the first 30 hours at the Fayetteville campus.
- Complete MATH 2554 with a grade of "C" or better within the first 45 hours at the Fayetteville campus and prior to taking upper-level business courses.
- Demonstrate a proficiency in a foreign language. This requires 0 to 12 hours of course work. Students may demonstrate proficiency by completing the 2013-level course in any foreign language offered at the University of Arkansas. Students whose native language is not English must complete a 2013-level course other than their native language from Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish or Swahili or COMM 2303 and 2323. Students must complete a foreign language or communications course within the first 90 hours at the Fayetteville campus.
- Two three-hour honors colloquium courses chosen from the following: WCOB 3003H (May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit) ACCT 4003H, ECON 4003H, FINN 4003H, MGMT 4003H, ISYS 4003H, MKTG 4003H, SCMT 4003H, SEVI 4003H or other business honors colloquium courses offered irregularly. One three hour honors colloquium must be completed within the first 90 hours at the Fayetteville campus.
- Complete the honors capstone course SEVI 3013H/MGMT 3013H Honors Strategic Management.
- A three-hour thesis (WCOB 499VH or ACCT 310VH): The thesis is a major independent writing project under the leadership of a Walton College or University of Arkansas faculty member and arises from a research project, business plan, business competition or internship. It is recommended for students to start preparing for their thesis in their third to last semester.
Requirements for the Departmental Scholars Program
*The Departmental Scholars track is designed for students who begin the Walton Honors Program after completing one or more semesters at the University of Arkansas.
- Complete nine hours of honors courses to be selected from pre-business core, business core or State Minimum Core. MATH 2564 may be used as honors credit towards completion of the 9 required honors hours.
- Students must also complete MATH 2554 with a grade of "C" or better within the first 60 hours at the Fayetteville campus and prior to taking upper-level business courses.
- Demonstrate a proficiency in a foreign language. This requires 0 to 12 hours of course work. Students may demonstrate proficiency by completing the 2013-level course in any foreign language offered at the University of Arkansas. Students whose native language is not English must complete a 2013-level course other than their native language from Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish or Swahili or COMM 2303 and 2323.
- Two three-hour honors colloquium courses chosen from the following: WCOB 3003H (May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit) ACCT 4003H, ECON 4003H, FINN 4003H, MGMT 4003H, ISYS 4003H, MKTG 4003H, SCMT 4003H, SEVI 4003H or other business honors colloquium courses offered irregularly. Students may also choose to complete one three-hour honors colloquium in an area of study outside of the Walton College, such as HNRC 4013H.
- Complete the honors capstone course SEVI 3013H/MGMT 3013H Honors Strategic Management, which should be completed within the first 90 hours at the Fayetteville campus.
- A three-hour thesis (WCOB 499VH or ACCT 310VH): The thesis is a major independent writing project under the leadership of a Walton College or University of Arkansas faculty member and arises from a research project, business plan, business competition or internship. It is recommended for students to start preparing for their thesis in their third to last semester.
Walton Scholars Program
*The Walton Scholars track is designed for students who begin the Walton Honors Program in their first semester at the University of Arkansas.
- Complete 21 hours in honors courses with a minimum of 9 hours completed from the following honors business courses: ACCT 2013H, ACCT 2023H, BLAW 2013H, ECON 2013H, ECON 2023H, WCOB 1033H, MKTG 3433H, SCMT 2103H, MGMT 2103H, and FINN 2043H (excluding WCOB 1111H). The remaining honors hours may be selected from the State Minimum Core. MATH 2564 may be used as honors credit towards completion of the 21 required honors hours. It is recommended that students must complete a minimum of 12 honors hours within the first 30 hours at the Fayetteville campus.
- Complete MATH 2554 with a grade of "C" or better within the first 45 hours at the Fayetteville campus and prior to taking upper-level business courses.
- Two three-hour honors colloquium courses chosen from the following: WCOB 3003H (May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit) ACCT 4003H, ECON 4003H, FINN 4003H, MGMT 4003H, ISYS 4003H, MKTG 4003H, SCMT 4003H, SEVI 4003H or other business honors colloquium courses offered irregularly. One three-hour honors colloquium must be completed within the first 90 hours at the Fayetteville campus.
- Complete the honors capstone course SEVI 3013H/MGMT 3013H Honors Strategic Management.
- A three-hour thesis (WCOB 499VH or ACCT 310VH): The thesis is a major independent writing project under the leadership of a Walton College or University of Arkansas faculty member and arises from a research project, business plan, business competition or internship. It is recommended for students to start preparing for their thesis in their third to last semester.
- Maintain a minimum 3.75 cumulative GPA for all courses taken at the University of Arkansas.
Departmental Scholars Program
*The Departmental Scholars track is designed for students who begin the Walton Honors Program after completing one or more semesters at the University of Arkansas.
- Complete 12 hours of honors courses to be selected from the pre-business core, business core, or State Minimum Core. MATH 2564 may be used as honors credit towards completion of the 9 required honors hours.
- Students must also complete MATH 2554 with a grade of "C" or better within the first 60 hours at the Fayetteville campus and prior to taking upper-level business courses.
- Two three-hour honors colloquium courses chosen from the following: WCOB 3003H (May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit) ACCT 4003H, ECON 4003H, FINN 4003H, MGMT 4003H, ISYS 4003H, MKTG 4003H, SCMT 4003H, SEVI 4003H or other business honors colloquium courses offered irregularly. Students may also choose to complete one three-hour honors colloquium in an area of study outside of Walton College, such as HNRC 4013H.
- Complete the honors capstone course SEVI 3013H/MGMT 3013H Honors Strategic Management, which should be completed within the first 90 hours at the Fayetteville campus.
- A three-hour thesis (WCOB 499VH or ACCT 310VH): The thesis is a major independent writing project under the leadership of a Walton College or University of Arkansas faculty member and arises from a research project, business plan, business competition, or internship. It is recommended for students to start preparing for their thesis in their third to last semester.
- Maintain a minimum 3.75 cumulative GPA for all courses taken at the University of Arkansas.
Questions about which set of course requirements apply to you? Contact the Walton Honors Program staff today!
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"I was always kind of afraid of being lost in the crowd, coming to a big university, but being in the Honors College gives you a platform ... to network with students who have a similar drive to achieve goals, and to access professors more easily –– like, the Dean of Walton College knows my name."
Nick Foster, supply chain management & information systems