Is Honors right for me?

Be a part of our history.

Established over 50 years ago, the LSA Honors Program carries on a proud tradition of providing a rich and challenging set of academic offerings to talented and highly motivated students. Approximately 400-500 students enroll each year, going on to graduate from all areas of LSA—from political science to physics, from chemistry to classical studies. Honors students seek a comprehensive, challenging approach to their liberal arts experience and their particular field of study, which culminates in their senior year with a thesis. By participating in Honors, they are welcomed into an exciting, diverse campus community.

Be a part of an intellectual journey.

Honors provides students with the opportunity to intellectually engage in a community of like-minded students who genuinely love to learn. Honors is a place where students can make connections—connections with other Honors students; connections with faculty and advisors who are invested in undergraduate education; and connections between different disciplines and ideas. It is a community of people who are committed to intellectual exploration and share a passion for learning.

Honors facilitates this community by offering students the opportunity to take a variety of Honors courses, many with small class sizes. It also offers the opportunity to interact with faculty, to receive thoughtful advising, to live in a community of students with similar commitment to their academic journey, and the chance to develop into a producer of knowledge during your college career. If these opportunities sound like something you would like to engage in, then Honors could be a great place for you!


The Honors Mission Statement

The LSA Honors Program fosters the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of students who demonstrate curiosity, integrity, and excellence, and who seek a rigorous and well-rounded undergraduate experience. The Honors experience provides stimulating coursework that represents the entire breadth of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. We strive to inspire students through personal advising relationships, and promote the individual development of our students by supporting research, travel, and civic endeavors. We aim to build a community of Honors students, staff, and faculty united in the pursuit of excellence.