Honors NEXUS Experiences

Honors NEXUS Experiences bring together students and faculty from across the University in small groups to engage in non-standard learning models. These experiences take a variety of forms, treat a diverse array of subjects, and occur over different spans of time.

NEXUS Experiences are not registered classes and don’t have grades. You can expect about 45 hours of work (combined class time and outside work), though it will vary by experience (some have more meetings, others have more independent work). If you have questions about a specific NEXUS, please email [email protected].

Honors NEXUS Experiences are not required for graduation with Latin Honors, but they may be used to fulfill non-course experience requirements. 

No, NEXUS Experiences are not required to graduate with Latin Honors. However, they can count as non-course Honors experiences towards your Honors requirements.

Submit an application and choose up to three NEXUS experiences you’d like to be considered for. Applying for multiple experiences improves your chances of being accepted into one. Strong applications include a short but specific explanation of how the experience might fit into your experiences and aspirations.

We offer NEXUS opportunities during the Fall and Spring semester, with some programming occurring during the winter and summer breaks.

• Fall application: Opens in April, around the time of fall registration
• Spring application: Opens in November, around the time of spring registration
• Winter and summer application timelines will vary, but students will receive notice when they are open

Yes, first year students can enroll in NEXUS Experiences. We recommend this They may also be a great option for post-freshman admits (PFAs) in order to complete the requirements in time for graduation. PFAs are encouraged to speak with their Honors advisor about whether NEXUS Experiences would be a good fit for their schedule and goals.

NEXUS Experiences are often small, and therefore can be competitive to join. We try to select students from a range of disciplines who articulate why the experience is a good fit for their interests. To have a better chance of being selected, be as specific as possible in your application about why this NEXUS is a great fit for you and your educational journey.

There is no penalty for withdrawing from a NEXUS Experience, but we do want you to inform us so we can accept another student! Email [email protected] and we will update your record, or can let you know if there’s space available in another experience.

You will not receive a grade for completing a NEXUS Experience. NEXUS Experiences will not show up on your transcript, nor will they impact your GPA. However, the NEXUS Experience will be recorded in APAS so students can track their progress for completing Honors requirements.

You can complete one NEXUS Experience per semester. Due to the limited number of experiences and the high amount of applicants, we cannot allow more than one experience per semester. However, you’re welcome to apply for up to three to increase your chances of getting into an experience.