A long tradition of excellence
For nearly 50 years, Honors has offered an enriched liberal arts curriculum within an international context. Undergraduates seeking challenges can optimize their academic experience.
Honors College students are known for ...
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accomplishments in undergraduate research
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leadership skills
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service to their local, national, and international communities
Is the WSU Honors College for you?
Honors courses are taught in an interactive format, encouraging students to take ownership for their own learning.
The Honors Thesis allows students to develop their own mentored undergraduate research project.
Scholarship support is available to help cover college expenses, undergraduate research, and study abroad, thanks to support from Honors' alumni and friends.
Proficiency in a second language can be achieved through many ways promoted by the Honors College.
Honors' "Certificate of Global Competency" is useful to those who plan to work in an ever-widening global community. Students earning this ...
- have fluency in a second language
- complete certain courses
- take at least six credits in an approved study abroad program
- complete a thesis involving a topic related to his/her study abroad experience
Students from any major can follow the Honors curriculum and expect to graduate in four years. The curriculum works with each student’s major to provide a breadth of knowledge.
Studies promote "The Six Learning Goals of the Honors College" ...
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning
- Information Literacy
- Communication
- Self in Society
- Disciplinary Knowledge
Leadership opportunities are available through the Honors Student Advisory Council (HSAC) including such programs as the Honors College Ambassadors and the Honors College Mentor Program.
Honors students form networks and enjoy special opportunities, such as ...
- two film and lecture series each year
- ice cream socials, teas, and Dad's and Mom's Weekends activities
- Week of Remembrance activities to educate the community on the Holocaust
- visits by distinguished guests, alumni, and employers seeking top students for internships and jobs
