Lambuth Honors College Benefits

• Benefits – There are many benefits to the University of Memphis Helen Hardin Honors College. There are some differences in these for the University of Memphis Lambuth but all benefits can apply to Honors College students at both campuses. Some of the most important benefits for UofM Lambuth are as follows:
  • Graduating with University Honors – students who fulfill program requirements graduate with University Honors, a designation reflected on the diploma and official transcripts. There are some differences in these requirements for the University of Memphis Lambuth – see the requirements page for the UofM Lambuth Honors College.
  • Priority Registration Privileges – all students in the University of Memphis Honors College are eligible to register for classes before the rest of the general student body. This means that honors students are much more likely to get the classes they want at the times they want.
    • At the UofM Lambuth campus this can be very important with its smaller classes and fewer faculty. Classes at the U of M Lambuth can fill up quickly!
  • Scholarship Service Hours - Many scholarships at The University of Memphis require a service obligation to the institution of 25-50 hours per academic year. Because honors courses require significant enrichment activities by the student over and above normal course requirements, scholarship service hours are considered fulfilled for students who are either enrolled in an honors class, contracting for honors credit, or otherwise completing the requirements for an Honors Experience. Click HERE for more information about service hours.
  • UofM Lambuth Library study room – Honors College students at the UofM Lambuth have access to the Honors student study room located in UofM Lambuth library, (room 004 in the basement level). The Honors Study Room has an interactive large-screen TV and various other office amenities exclusively for the use of our UofM Lambuth Honors College students. It is quiet and safe. Honors students can check out the key from the library front desk (your name should be on a sign-out sheet).
  • Personal UofM Lambuth Honors College Faculty Coordinator/Advisor
    • Dr. Paul A. Mego is the UofM Lambuth Honors College Faculty Coordinator and Advisor
    • Dr. Mego is listed as a secondary advisor for all UofM Lambuth Honors College students and will meet with UofM Lambuth Honors College students on request to review progress towards graduation with Honors or to answer any Honors College-related questions.
    • Contact: Dr. Paul A. Mego.
  • RSO – the University of Memphis Lambuth Honors College has a Registered Student Organization (RSO) that will sponsor UofM Lambuth Honors College events and which is eligible to apply for funding for UofM Lambuth College Honors College travel or other events. And the UofM Lambuth Honors College RSO is a great résumé-builder! Check it out HERE.
  • Regular UofM Lambuth Honors College events – The UofM Lambuth Honors College sponsors events every semester that complement the academic side of the program. These events include regular events as follows, but may also include other opportunities.
    • UofM LAMBUTH HONORS COLLEGE SPRING SPEAKER'S LUNCHEON.
      • General information: each Spring towards the end of the semester, the UofM Lambuth Honors College sponsors a Spring Speaker's Luncheon where we invite a guest speaker to give a short talk, and to share lunch with UofM Lambuth Honors students, faculty, and staff. The guest will deliver a short presentation over a variety of topics and be open for questions and comments from the audience. 
    • FALL MEET & GREET WITH STUDENTS AND FACULTY.
      • Each Fall the UofM Lambuth Honors College sponsors a “Meet & Greet” for UofM Lambuth Honors College students and faculty to ‘meet and greet’ each other in an informal gathering. Some general Honors College information is provided as well as snacks and a FREE UofM Lambuth Honors College tee shirt while they last!
    • STUDY TRIPS/INTERNSHIPS/STUDY ABROAD
      • The UofM Helen Hardin Honors College also sponsors a regular Spring Break Honors Study Abroad. Click HERE for more Study Abroad information.
      • The UofM Lambuth Honors College may also sponsor trips to the National Collegiate Honors Council https://www.nchchonors.org/ meetings or to the Southern Collegiate Honors Council Southern Regional Honors Council (srhconline.org) These organizations provide opportunities for students to attend these conference meetings, present research, or submit research for publication in Council-related journals. Contact Dr. Mego for information about these conferences opportunities.
  • Other opportunities for UofM Lambuth Honors College students
    • UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLAR - The University of Memphis would like to recognize students who participate in undergraduate research. Through the Helen Hardin Honors College, students may apply to receive the “Undergraduate Research Scholar” designation on their transcripts and receive a cord to be worn at Commencement. Students do not have to be members of the Honors College to receive this designation but Honors College students do have some additional opportunities to earn this prestigious title. For more information: Scholar - Undergraduate Research - The University of Memphis
    • SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
      • UofM Lambuth ONLY scholarship – Ayers Scholarship. Please contact Dr. Mego for more information.
      • Non-Resident Honors Student Award (Out-of-State students only). Please contact Dr. Mego for more information.
      • Other Honors College scholarship opportunities https://www.memphis.edu/honors/opportunities/scholarships.php
  • Additional opportunities for all University of Memphis Honors College students https://www.memphis.edu/honors/opportunities/index.php