The Honors Program allows talented and dedicated students from the College's numerous disciplines the opportunity to extensively investigate interesting questions and topics.  The program provides a supportive community, which encourages critical thinking and independent scholarship so that participants can realize their scholarly potential.

Curriculum
Honors courses are 6 credit combined courses that are designed to thoroughly examine ideas and events from multiple perspectives.  Courses rely on original sources, writing assignments and intellectual debate to cultivate informed thought and opinions.  Students should expect to participate in class discussion and greater interaction with faculty.

Honors courses replace several general education requirements.  In fact, Honors Program students have fewer general education credit requirements, allowing them to design an education that suits their personal interests and goals.

Thesis
The Honors Thesis is an opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor on an independent research or creative scholarly project.  Students choose their projects in collaboration with a faculty mentor.  Theses may take many different forms depending on the area in which they are completed. Each academic department specifies the elements that a thesis must meet for that department. 

Benefits
In addition to the fulfilling educational experience Honor Students also benefit from:
• Smaller seminar-like thematic courses that foster discussion and intellectual challenge
• Completion of a significant independent scholarly project
• Greater freedom in choosing courses
• Early registration for classes
• Honors course designation on your transcript
• Recognition and Honors Degree at Commencement