Be Part of a Force for Innovation
Honors College students ask questions, seek solutions to real-world problems, and conduct research from their first semester through graduation.
Learn the Power of Perspective
Engage with a multitude of new ideas, which will help you develop a wide-ranging and global view.
Serve Others, Give Back
Service is a critical part of the Honors College experience. Volunteering and helping others is a way to develop leadership skills.
Share Ideas, Have an Impact
The classroom is not the only place to learn. You'll present research at public events on campus and at conferences.
Discover Your Potential
Whatever your major, the Honors College curriculum allows you to enhance your studies and expand your résumé.
Gain Professional Experience
Honors College students get many opportunities for experiential learning, through internships, community projects, and research in the public sphere.
An Inspiring Learning Community
The Honors College inspires students to pursue the most challenging and enriching educational and civic engagement opportunities available to them while providing multidisciplinary learning opportunities that complement any major. We offer the advantages of a small liberal arts college in the context of Virginia's largest Research 1 university.
