Honors Leadership Program

Pat Akos, Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director
James Williams, Director

The Honors Leadership Program (HLP) is the University of Tennessee's campus-wide honors leadership program. HLP students complete the Honors Leadership Studies minor, participate actively in campus organizations, and engage with a community of leadership scholars. HLP students develop a personalized style of leadership that will serve them on campus and in their post-graduate endeavors.

Eligibility

Admission to the Honors Leadership Program is available to entering first-year students. High school seniors with superior academic credentials and an interest in the study and practice of leadership are invited to apply.

Requirements

Honors Leadership students complete the honors track of the Leadership Studies Minor, which includes coursework in leadership theory and leadership ethics and and an off-campus experience (e.g. internship, education abroad) that helps them further develop their leadership skills.

Honors Leadership students are highly encouraged to actively participate on campus and serve the community. Honors Leadership students are required to maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA while making timely progress on their graduation requirements and the requirements of the leadership studies minor. Students not meeting expectations will be required to complete additional academic coaching and support.

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