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Honors College

Explore your interests in classes that dive deep. Connect with people whose energy matches yours. Change the world — not just after you graduate but right now.

Our Mission

The Honors College is a scholarly community built on collaborative inquiry and grounded in the Jesuit educational mission of social justice, global perspective, and cura personalis. We encourage you to think critically, to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of the world around you, and to effect sustainable change. You'll take small interactive seminars to fulfill the core requirements and develop a strong foundation for your academic, professional, and personal interests through our four pillars:

Liberal Arts Foundation

Develop your skills in critical analysis, reading, writing, and oral presentation — all skills in high demand by employers and graduate schools.

Interdisciplinary Inquiry

Collaborate across disciplines to address today's most pressing problems — and see the need for cultural and global awareness.

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Global Perspectives

Through our classes and events, become a thoughtful global leader who effects positive social change.

Experiential Engagement

Get outside the classroom to learn from experiences and community members through events, field trips, and class projects.

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Max number of students in an Honors College Class

$15 Million

The largest gift to the Honors College

Why Join the Honors College?

The Honors College gives you extra rigor, more course options, and more extracurricular opportunities.

Why Should You Join?

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Charting a New Course

No class in the Honors College is larger than 20 students. Close interaction in a seminar-style environment — with engagement with the community — supports the Honors College’s four pillars: liberal arts, global education, interdisciplinary inquiry, and experiential education.

Our Curriculum

J. Paul Getty Scholars

The J. Paul Getty Fellowship is awarded to a small group of incoming students each year. Getty Scholars receive additional funds for four years to support educational activities such as Global JumpStarts and study abroad, internships, research assistantships, and specialized equipment.

J. Paul Getty Scholars