Honors work focuses on skills and knowledge that tend to make the honors student more attractive to graduate schools and employers. Honors education is, however, structured to provide more than the career advantages which are naturally associated with such programs. The discipline of research, habits of mind, and skill of presentation that honors work nurtures provide a foundation for a lifetime of success. These advantages come to our students at no additional cost. For three decades the university has generously allocated funds and other resources to make sure that our very best students get special attention through the programs of the Honors College.
Smaller classes mean more attention from instructors.
Regular involvement with the other academically successful students, to whom our honors sections are limited, means academic peers challenge one another's minds and keep classes moving at an accelerated pace. The option of modified course requirements, available through Honors College Contracts, means independence, individualization, and a much higher likelihood of focusing class assignments on material which will contribute to each student's unique career goals. Such modifications often lead to undergraduate research options in the laboratory, library, church, or business community. The Honors College Identification Card allows access to special Honors College privileges like those available in the library. Members of the Honors College also have faculty-level access to reference and periodical literature.