Honors Council and Society

Are you a high achieving student? Of course you are, you are a student at Warren College within UC San Diego! If you are interested in connecting with other high achieving scholars then the Honors Council and Society at Warren College may be for you.

Honors Council is the governing body of the the Honors Society. The mission of Honors Council at Warren College is to foster a community that promotes academic excellence and social connections through a life in balance. There is an application process to become a member of Honors Council so be sure to look out for more information in winter quarter.

If you still want to be involved, you can become an active member of Honors Society. Membership is automatic based on cumulative GPA; there is no application or dues. As an Honors Society member you will have the opportunity to participate in events and programs designed to broaden your interests and develop skills outside of the classroom.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify as a member of the Warren College Honors Society, you must meet the requirements listed below. Criteria is based on GPA and coursework achieved while attending UC San Diego.

If you meet the eligibility requirements, membership is automatic (no application or fee is required). However you must maintain the GPA requirement for at least two fo the three quarters during the academic year (fall, winter, and spring). Membership is recalculated each quarter during the academic year. All activities and programs are optional.

Continuing Students:

A GPA of 3.7 or above
Eligibility is determined by your cumulative GPA from UC San Diego

Incoming Students:

Must wait until you have acquired a cumilative UC San Diego GPA (likely this will be following your first quarter as a student)

Membership Benefits

Students eligible for the Warren College Honors Society will:

have access to opportunities and events designed to enhance the honors student experience and build community
receive monthly emails
be eligible for exclusive opportunities at Warren College

Honors Council

Students interested in taking an active role in developing the Honors Society are encouraged to participate in the Honors Council. The group provides overall direction for programs and events and assists with logistics and implementation. Meeting times change each quarter based upon student schedules. Applications are available in winter quarter.

Advisor: Alona Jackson, Senior New Student Program Specialist

Application Information

We are a group of motivated dedicated students in Warren with a passion for promoting academic excellence, fostering collaboration, and supporting peers in achieving their full potential. Please join us and help shape the future of Warren’s Honors Council and Society. Ensuring that it continues to provide an enriching and supportive experience for the Warren community.

Applications Due: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 at 11:59pm | Apply Here!

For more information or questions please email warrenhonors@ucsd.edu.

Contact Information

For more information or questions please reach out to warrenhonors@ucsd.edu

Ongoing Events and Opportunities

College Bowl

College Bowl is UC San Diego’s intercollegiate quiz bowl competition, where teams of students participate in head-to-head trivia matches. If you are interested in joining the Warren College Honors Society team, email the Honors Society coordinator.

Campus-Wide Events

Each year the Warren College Honors Society participates in Triton Day and Transfer Admit Day. Triton Day is an event designed for all newly admitted freshmen held in April; Transfer Admit Day is an equivalent event for transfer admits held in May. Contact us if you would like to volunteer at the Triton Day or Admit Day events.

Undergraduate Research at UCSD

Undergraduate research opportunities abound at UCSD. By engaging in research, you will develop practical skills that will make you more competitive as you pursue a career or move into graduate or professional school. Students may receive academic credit for research by enrolling in courses numbered 99, 197, 198, or 199. A limited number of paid research positions are also offered. Students who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for a Warren College Undergraduate Research Scholarship.

Warren College Scholarships

Warren College students are eligible to apply for scholarships to aid with research, conference funding, and study abroad opportunities. For more information, visit the scholarships website.

Other Honors at UCSD

In addition to qualifying for membership in the Warren College Honors Society, students can earn other types of honors at UC San Diego. Membership in the Warren College Honors Society does not guarantee students will receive other honors and some students may receive the honors listed below without qualifying for membership in the Warren College Honors Society.

Department Honors

Some academic departments at UCSD offer accomplished upper-division students the opportunity to conduct honors-level research or to enroll in an honors-level seminar. Eligibility to participate and recognition of honors achievement varies by department. For more information, contact your major department.

Latin Honors at Graduation

Students are eligible to graduate with Latin honors by completing a minimum of 72 graded UC units and earning a minimum cumulative GPA. Eligibility is calculated based upon the GPAs of the previous year's graduating class.

Phi Beta Kappa

The Nation's Oldest and Most Widely Known Academic Honor Society, Phi Beta Kappa , was founded at the College of William and Mary in 1776, during the American Revolution. For over two and a quarter centuries, the Society has embraced the principles of freedom of inquiry and liberty of thought and expression. Laptops have replaced quill pens, but these ideas, symbolized on Phi Beta Kappa's distinctive gold key, still lay the foundations of personal freedom, scientific inquiry, liberty of conscience and creative endeavor. Top students will be invited to join in their junior or senior year.

Provost's Honors

Students may earn Provost's Honors each quarter. Eligibility is determined by enrolling in a minimum of 12 graded units per quarter and earning a minimum 3.5 UCSD GPA. Provost's Honors are designated on your academic transcript. For more information, contact the Warren College Academic Advising Office.