The Honors Program at BG is a holistic program offering special classes, an Honors Housing option, a strong student organization and personal and academic support in addition to programming designed to enrich the educational experience. The Honors Program offers academically talented students an alternative way to complete general education requirements. During your college freshmen and sophomore years you will enroll in several classes that are outside the requirements for your major in order to broaden your knowledge. Honors classes often require more written and oral communication skills.
Objective testing is discouraged.
Because students and faculty are highly motivated, courses are typically more productive and enjoyable. As an Honors Program student you will have special opportunities for academic challenge, interaction with other motivated students and honors faculty, and a more personalized educational experience. The Honors Program offers the support and atmosphere of a small liberal arts college within the framework of a large and diverse university community. Employers, graduate and professional schools also look favorably upon candidates who accept the honors challenge. You will probably appreciate involvement in the Honors Program if you are curious, enjoy investigating the world from many perspectives, are oriented toward achievement, wish to pursue a broad general, education as well as a professionally specialized one, have strong oral and written communication abilities, and enjoy learning.