Grad Credit Deadlines
Autumn 2024
| By… | You must have… |
|---|---|
| Monday, Oct 7 @ 9:00am | Submitted a complete application for graduate-level coursework happening this quarter |
| Wednesday, Oct 9 @ 5:00pm | Received a confirmation email stating that an Honors adviser has approved or denied your application |
| Tuesday, Oct 15 @ 9:00am | Submitted any revisions for graduate-level coursework denied by an Honors adviser |
| Thursday, Oct 17 @ 9:00am | Received adviser approval for any revisions made to an application that was initially denied |
Winter 2025
| By… | You must have… |
|---|---|
| Monday, Jan 13 @ 9:00am | Submitted a complete application for graduate-level coursework happening this quarter |
| Wednesday, Jan 15 @ 5:00pm | Received a confirmation email stating that an Honors adviser has approved or denied your application |
| Tuesday, Jan 21 @ 9:00am | Submitted any revisions for graduate-level coursework denied by an Honors adviser |
| Thursday, Jan 23 @ 9:00am | Received adviser approval for any revisions made to an application that was initially denied |
Spring 2025
| By… | You must have… |
|---|---|
| Monday, Apr 7 @ 9:00am | Submitted a complete application for graduate-level coursework happening this quarter |
| Wednesday, Apr 9 @ 5:00pm | Received a confirmation email stating that an Honors adviser has approved or denied your application |
| Tuesday, Apr 15 @ 9:00am | Submitted any revisions for graduate-level coursework denied by an Honors adviser |
| Thursday, Apr 17 @ 9:00am | Received adviser approval for any revisions made to an application that was initially denied |
Overview
Applying graduate-level coursework towards your Interdisciplinary Honors requirements
Students may take four- or five-credit decimal graded graduate-level (500-level or above) courses to earn Interdisciplinary Honors credit, by submitting the Graduate-level Honors credit form prior to the deadline for the quarter. Graduate courses will ONLY count in the “Elective” category of the curriculum (a maximum of 3 out of 5 of your additional any courses can be satisfied through any combination of our Honors by Contract options).
This option and the form linked above are specific to Interdisciplinary Honors. Departmental Honors policies surrounding graduate-level coursework vary major to major, because of this, you will need to contact your Departmental Honors Adviser directly after reviewing their Departmental Honors webpage for information and guidelines about what courses may be appropriate for Departmental Honors credit.
Joint-listed graduate and undergraduate courses
Some graduate-level courses are jointly listed with undergraduate (4xx and below) courses; students may enroll using either course number. However, we recommend registering for the graduate-level (5xx) course when possible, as it does not require your professor to approve your application or verify that you completed the graduate level coursework at the end of the quarter. Students must complete and submit the Graduate-level Honors credit form regardless of whether they register for the 5xx course number or the jointly listed undergraduate (4xx or below) course.
Jointly listed 4/500 level courses that have no difference in undergrad or graduate required work are not eligible for honors credit. If there is no difference in course requirements, students may consider ad hoc to receive honors elective credit.
Go to the graduate-level Honors credit application
See examples of past applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Is X course eligible?
All decimal-graded 500 level courses are eligible to receive Honors credit. Undergraduate courses that are considered electives for various graduate programs may not be applied toward this requirement. Please contact an Honors adviser in advance of submitting the form if you have questions about whether the graduate course you are considering is eligible.
How do I register for a graduate-level course?
Approval to register for 500 level coursework is up to the discretion of the professor. Once you identify a 500 level course that is eligible for graduate level coursework credit, you will need to reach out to the professor directly for permission to enroll in their course.
My graduate-level course still isn’t showing up as Honors on my transcript, what gives?
Your transcript and degree audit should be updated by the Friday following the final grading deadline of the quarter. If by this date the course is still not applying correctly to your Honors Electives category, or appearing with an “H” on your transcript, please email uwhonors@uw.edu.