For Students

Benefits
Students in the Honors Program enjoy the following benefits:
• Individualized instruction in small groups, often in seminar format;
• Opportunities for undergraduate research;
• Special "Commonwealth Honors Program Scholar" designation on transcripts and diplomas upon completion of program requirements;
• Opportunity to live on one of the Honors floors in the residence halls; and
• Honors Program social events.

Special Features of the Honors Program
Scholarship Opportunities: The Honors Endowment Fund provides a limited number of merit-based financial awards to students in the Honors Program. More information and application forms are available online or from the Honors Program office at Southwick 320, North Campus.

Senior Research Grants: The Honors Program offers grants of up to $500 for materials and/or activities-related to a student's senior project or thesis.

Participation in Specialty Organizations:  Students can join one of the many honor societies organized by major/discipline of study.

Career Opportunities:  Honors Program participants can become involved with a variety of internships, summer jobs, and study-abroad programs.

For overall information about the Honors Program, please download the handbook.