The University of Memphis and the Honors Program offer many opportunities for academically talented students to achieve their goals. For more information about these opportunities, contact the Honors Program office.

Study Abroad
There are many ways to study abroad while at The University of Memphis. You can contact the Center for International Programs and Services for more information at (901) 678-2814 or visit their Web site: http://cipsweb.memphis.edu/abroad/default.htm.

National Student Exchange
The National Student Exchange (NSE) provides opportunities for undergraduates to study for up to one calendar year at another NSE member college or university. With more than 170 colleges from which to choose, students can find a campus with just the right combination of courses, facilities, and environment to meet their personal academic interests. There are several funding plans for NSE study, including the opportunity to pay only U of M tuition while attending another school.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

• Works-in-Progress Symposium (WIPS) held at The University of Memphis in November gives undergraduates the opportunity to present their research. Students who present at WIPS in the fall semester can apply to attend the National Conference on Undergraduate Research.
• National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is the largest undergraduate research conference in the United States. The University Honors Program provides financial support for students to attend this conference each spring.
• Student Research Forum (SRF) is a research forum held in April at The University of Memphis. Sponsored jointly by the Graduate College and the University Honors Program, this forum provides all U of M students with the opportunity to present their research to faculty and peers. Cash prizes are awarded in various academic categories.
• Honors Thesis Research Grants are provided on a competitive basis to students to help offset the cost of undergraduate research.
• Undergraduate Research Scholar Transcript Designation can be earned by students who attend both WIPS and NCUR and present at one other approved research forum.

Leadership and Service

• The Honors Student Council (HSC) is a unique organization of Honors students that serves as the representative voice for all Honors Program members. The HSC provides feedback to the Director of the Honors Program on honors courses, requirements, and extracurricular opportunities, as well as on university issues that impact honors students. The HSC brings major speakers to campus, communicates with other student organizations, and promotes community among honors students. The HSC members also assist with on- and off-campus recruiting events. Elections to the HSC are held in Spring semester. To become involved, pick up an application in the Honors office, 404 Jones Hall.
• The Resident Scholars Assistants (RSAs) are a group of 12 students who live on the Honors Floor in Richardson Towers. These students serve as mentors to incoming students and plan co-curricular activities for honors students living in Richardson Towers. In exchange for their service to the Honors Program, the RSAs receive private rooms at double occupancy rate. Applications are available in February and due in early April. The RSAs are selected based on their application and an interview with Honors Program staff.