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About the Program
The University Honors Program provides a small college atmosphere in the context of a large comprehensive university. The program is designed to foster the development of a critical sense of inquiry, a spirit of creativity, a global perspective and an ethic of civic responsibility. A hallmark of the program is the emphasis on bringing ideas to life through undergraduate research, experiential learning and service-learning opportunities.
Approximately 175 new students are admitted to the University Honors Program each year and those students compete for $1500 renewable scholarships
University Honors Program benefits:
- Challenging honors courses taught by distinguished faculty
- Undergraduate research experience opportunities
- Priority registration for classes
- Study abroad scholarships designated for honors students
- Honors community living option for freshmen
- Experiential learning opportunities
- Honors seal of distinction on diploma
- Leadership development opportunities
- Assistance in applying for nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships (e.g. Fulbright, Marshall, Rhodes, Rotary)
1906 Scholars Program
The 1906 Scholars are a select group of students that exist within the University Honors Program. Each fall, 15-18 freshmen are admitted as 1906 Scholars and these students participate in a series of interdisciplinary courses taught by the University’s most distinguished professors. Weekly seminars and colloquia emphasize discussion and independent research as well as nurture creativity and the sharing of ideas among students and faculty.
1906 Scholars benefits:
- Full tuition scholarship including out-of-state waiver
- All benefits of the University Honors Program
- Academically rigorous interdisciplinary seminars