Honors Program Benefits

The Honors Program encourages far-reaching curiosity, independent thinking, rigorous study, and open-minded consideration of the ideas of others.  Through diverse and comprehensive course work, cultural activities, and research and travel opportunities, the Honors Program enables students to engage in a vigorous intellectual lfie while crafting a track of classes and inquiry leading to post graduate success.

Features and benefits of the Honors Program include:

• Renewable residential scholarships of $2,000 to $5,000.
• Academic Freedom -- With fewer core requirements you’ll be able to choose and create an individual path to success.  
• Priority registration—You’ll be among the first to pick your classes every semester.
• Special housing privileges—Honors students are guaranteed housing all four years and have the opportunity to reside in Quest Housing with fellow first year Honors and Leadership students. 
• Mentoring by top professors to develop a distinctive academic portfolio to prepare you for prestigious scholarships and graduate study. 
• Opportunities for independent study and undergraduate research with outstanding professors.  Research stipends  and travel awards of up to $1,000 are available. 
• Experience the world—Honors students are encouraged to travel abroad.  
• Special Honors courses taught by distinguished Honors Faculty including a capstone seminar on contemporary world issues.  
• Visiting scholars and speakers further enrich and build on what you learn in class.

For questions regarding admission to the Honors Program, please contact us at (757) 594-8936 or email admit-honors@cnu.edu.