MENU SEARCH HONORS & SCHOLARS PROGRAMS OPPORTUNITIES TO EXCEL Hunter College is proud to offer these enriching opportunities to our best and brightest students eager to challenge themselves intellectually, collaborate closely with distinguished faculty and other high-achieving students and obtain the tools to excel in college and in life. HONORS PROGRAMS Exceptional students who qualify for these rigorous and rewarding programs are provided with a host of academic resources, including concentrated faculty attention and guidance, in order to pursue focused in-depth study in their particular fields of interest. The Macaulay Honors College Provides outstanding educational opportunities and support through advising, cross-campus seminars and more that draw on the best of CUNY and NYC. The Thomas Hunter Honors Program (THHP) Offers extensive support in interdisciplinary study within a student's major, or in one they create, through highly attentive faculty advising. Departmental Honors Allows qualified students to pursue honors within their major department through an in-depth research project or essay related to the discipline. SCHOLARS PROGRAMS These prestigious programs provide qualified students with financial support and mentoring and professional development opportunities designed to remove barriers, shape their careers and open up new avenues of engagement. McNair Scholars Program Provides underrepresented and/or first generation college students with research, scholarly activities and preparation for doctoral study. McNulty Scholars Program Prepares outstanding and ambitious undergraduate women majoring in STEM for leadership roles in science and math. Mellon Foundation Grants Supports a new and diverse generation of leaders in the arts, humanities and social sciences through internships, research, mentoring and more. FRESHMEN HONORS SCHOLAR PROGRAMS Qualified students receive tailored academic experiences, including small seminar classes and dedicated faculty advisors, while being encouraged to work towards honors in their major, pursue postgraduate education and take advantage of study abroad, internships, research opportunities and more. Athena: Humanities and Philosophy Offers in-depth study of large philosophical questions supported by top faculty, programs and resources within the humanities and social sciences. Daedalus: Computer Science Provides students with dedicated advisors and special courses that combine computer science with tech industry best practices and mentoring. Muse: Visual and Performing Arts, Media and Creative Writing Supports artistically talented students through Hunter's exceptional arts programs and exposure to arts organizations and events throughout NYC. Nursing: Leadership in the Field of Nursing Invites students to pursue an enhanced, academically-challenging nursing education that encourages them to become leaders in the profession. Roosevelt: Policy, Law, Civic Life, Social Science Offers students with a passion for civic engagement and public affairs to engage in rigorous study supported by Roosevelt House faculty and advisors. Yalow: Scientific Research and Pre-Med Provides students interested in medicine and research with access to faculty, conferences and resources to help them start a career in the sciences. See Program Overview and How to Apply Hunter College 695 Park Ave NY, NY 10065 212-772-4000 ABOUTACADEMICSADMISSIONSEVENTSNEWS Hunter College Schools Arts & Sciences Education Health Professions Urban Public Health Nursing Silberman School of Social Work Our Other Schools Hunter College Campus Schools Hunter College Continuing Education Hunter College Libraries More Info Bookstore Contact Us & Feedback Jobs Public Safety Roosevelt House Student Housing Space Rentals Public Information Annual Security & Fire Safety Report Consumer Information CUNY Tobacco Policy Enough is Enough Focus on Campus © 2021 Hunter College AccessibilityDisclaimerPrivacyTerms