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.
Why Join the Honors College?
The Honors College gives you smaller class sizes, innovative courses, and a community of curious peers.
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.
Our Four Pillars
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.
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.
Become a
J. Paul Getty Scholar
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 that otherwise would not be paid for such as Global JumpStarts and study abroad, internships, research assistantships, and specialized equipment. Getty Scholars are eligible for all other USF scholarships and fellowships.
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Admission & Aid
Honors College
Kalmanovitz Hall 144
San Francisco, CA 94117-1080