Integrated Global Honors pathways permit students within certain UW Tacoma Schools and Programs to substitute honors-approved major courses for Global Honors requirements.

For all pathways, Integrated Global Honors students must complete:

  • One introductory course (TGH 203 or TGH 300)
  • One core class (TGH 301, 302 or 303; this requirement varies based on your major)
  • Research Methods (TGH 490)
  • Capstone Thesis (TGH 494, 495, or 496)
  • Research Symposium (TGH 491)

Interested students can complete the online Global Honors interest form or contact us if they would like additional information about Integrated Global Honors: ghonors@uw.edu.

Global Honors Interest Form

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Integrated Global Honors distinction, students must:

  • have a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA at the time of admission
  • have a minimum of 45 credits at the time of admission
  • maintain a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA in all UW Tacoma coursework
  • receive a 3.3 for their Global Honors capstone project
  • present at the annual IIGE Global Engagement Conference

Other requirements vary by major. Graduates receive a certificate, pin and ivory cord, and are listed in the UW Tacoma Commencement program.

Sample Pathways

Integrated Global Honors in Healthcare Leadership

Please email ghonors@uw.edu or contact the School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership staff for more information.

 

HCL Integrated Honors yr 1
Yr 2

Additional Integrated Global Honors pathways are under development and will be announced here as pathway details are finalized.