The William States Lee College of Engineering Honors Program at UNC Charlotte is designed for high-achieving students seeking a deeper, more meaningful undergraduate experience. The program provides enriched academic and professional opportunities that challenge students intellectually, broaden their perspective on the practice of engineering and prepare them for leadership in the profession.
The Engineering Honors Program is grounded in the highest standards of professional practice. We are a community of scholars dedicated to academic excellence, ethical leadership and service.
Our students model the principles that define the engineering profession, integrity, accountability, respect for others and an unwavering commitment to public safety. We foster a culture that values collaboration, encourages intellectual curiosity and promotes service above self while supporting and uplifting one another.
The Engineering Honors Program recognizes students who have distinguished themselves in a rigorous undergraduate curriculum. Beyond academic achievement, the program cultivates reflective thinkers—engineers who grow both technically and personally.
Graduates of the program leave prepared not only with Honors distinction, but with the skills, confidence, and perspective to pursue meaningful careers and continued professional advancement.
To be considered for Engineering Honors, students must:
Admission is competitive and based on a comprehensive review of these criteria.
Students admitted to the program must:
Completion of these requirements culminates in graduating with Engineering Honors, recognizing both academic excellence and professional distinction.
