Pre-Approved Experiences
Each of the 50+ pre-approved experiences is a unique opportunity with experiential components and built-in reflection. They cover a variety of topics and types of involvement from campus, to the local Cincinnati community, and even destinations domestic and abroad.
Pre-approved experiences count for 1 experience unless otherwise noted.
Important Information
- Please note that some of the programs have competitive application processes and/or specific deadlines. For more information about a particular program/project, please visit the website or contact the individual listed for the experience.
- Most pre-approved experiences can only be counted one time as an honors experience; if you are completing a pre-approved honors experience for a second time, please contact your honors advisor to see if it can count as an additional experience.
- Pre-approved experiences are listed in alphabetical order.
- Students will be notified via email once experiences have been added to their UHP record.
Signature Experiences
Biomedical Research & Mentoring Program
Contact: Tori Cullen, University Honors Program
Application opens late fall. Research conducted during spring semester. Competency: Research
Career Pathways Research
Contact: Your Honors Advisor, University Honors Program
Students will explore 3 careers of interest through research including informational interviews. Competency: Research
UHP Ambassador Leadership Team
Contact: Lily Davenport, University Honors Program
This is a 12-month commitment. Students must be a current UHP Ambassador. Apply mid-spring semester. Competency: Leadership
UHP Discover
Contact: Zach Jung, University Honors Program
Application opens early February. Research conducted during summer semester. Experiences: 2; Competency: Research
Student Leader Roundtable
Contact: Vikki Kowalczyk, University Honors Program
Application opens mid-August for fall and early January for spring semesters. Applicants must be leaders in a campus or community organization to participate. Competency: Leadership
Tales of Resilience
Contact: Kyle Key, University Honors Program
Tabletop role-playing experience that meets once a week throughout the semester. Competency: Community Engagement
Welcome Event Student Leader
Contact: Jose Jacobo, University Honors Program
Application opens spring semester. Responsibilities are late summer and early fall semester. Competency: Leadership
View More Pre-Approved Experiences
Beyond our signature experiences, we've also partnered with various campus, community, and global partners to offer various options. You can view these under our university-wide pre-approved experiences. Additionally, we also work specifically with all nine undergraduate colleges to identify opportunities for students with specific majors.
UC Faculty and Staff Proposal for Pre-Approved Experience
If you are a current UC faculty or staff member running a program that you would like to have counted as a Pre-Approved Honors Experience, submit a proposal for a new pre-approved experience and the University Honors Program will contact you to discuss further.
Cincinnati Community Proposal for Pre-Approved Experience
If you are an organization in the Cincinnati community looking to connect with UHP students through a pre-approved experience, please email honors@uc.edu and we will be in touch!