The Chancellor’s Honors Program (CHP) is the University of Tennessee’s largest university-wide honors program. Founded in 1985, CHP membership is approximately 5-10% of undergraduate students.

Admission to the program is highly selective and usually occurs when students matriculate from high school. The typical entering Chancellor’s Honors student has excelled in a rigorous high school curriculum and demonstrated exceptional leadership potential. Current University of Tennessee students as well as transfer students are encouraged to apply to the program granting that they have achieved the eligibility benchmarks.

In recognition of their specialized course work, faculty-mentored independent scholarship, international & intercultural learning, and exceptional academic performance, Chancellor’s Honors students earn an honors-designated diploma and are bestowed an Honors Key. Chancellor’s Honors students often earn membership in one or more college and department-sponsored honors programs and provide leadership for a variety of UT student organizations, honors societies, and community outreach efforts.

The mission of the Chancellor’s Honors Program is to contribute to excellence in undergraduate education by enriching and enhancing the degree programs of selected undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In the spirit of the University’s land-grant flagship status, the Program encourages excellence but discourages elitism.