Another important part of the program is a required study of cultures and issues of the non-Western world. The Honors Program is open to incoming students, transfer students, and currently matriculated students who meet the entrance requirements of the program. Graduates of the program receive special recognition on diplomas and transcripts. Residence life opportunities are available in Brewster Honors House. Through the Society of Honors Students and the Honors Advisory Council, students influence design and operation of the program, including curriculum, courses, and faculty.
Students have unique responsibility for the quality of their education.
Special advanced courses and independent study are available to students in the major, by departmental invitation. Departmental honors credits double-count for college honors credit. This student-produced publication gives honors students the opportunity to inform other honors students, honors faculty, and the larger campus community about activities, news, and events which concern members of the Honors Program. It also acts as a link between the students in honors courses and the faculty who teach those courses.