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Benefits of Membership

Honors  classes are taught in small sections, and are designed to provide for in-depth dialogue and interaction between students and faculty. All honors sections are taught by professorial faculty. 

Entering freshman are introduced to the University Honors College through the Summer Honors Orientation sessions, held in conjunction with Camp War Eagle, where introductions to faculty and fellow students are made and friendships begin. Living in the Honors Residence Halls and attending the Honors classes continues this interaction and provides an environment that encourages intellectual growth.  The mentor program, organized by upper-class honors students,  further assists new students as they adjust to university life. From their second semester in the program, Honors students are given priority at registration to ensure timely progress through the Honors curriculum.  Participation in the Honors Lyceum offers Honors students a unique opportunity to focus on methods of dealing with issues of current importance or on cutting-edge research on campus. During their final semesters, Honors thesis students enjoy library carrel privileges. As an ongoing service, Honors students are provided assistance in identifying and applying for the Rhodes, Marshall, Goldwater, and Truman, and other prestigious scholarships. 

Participation in the Honors College exposes students to a wide range of intellectual and academic experience, gives students the opportunity to form lasting friendships with other students committed to academic excellence, and promotes rewarding interactions with dedicated teachers. As a result of their special college experience, Honors students have a distinct advantage in future pursuits, whether they go on to graduate or professional school, or go directly into their chosen professions.