Grads pointing to their graduation hats that are hanging from the ceiling
It is a Honors College tradition to hang up caps for each graduating senior.

Why the Honors College?

The Honors College is a selective academic community of about 500 students who represent a diversity of majors and interests but share a commitment to intellectual inquiry and the life of the mind.

Medallions
Each Honors College student receives a medallion upon completion of the curriculum that they can proudly wear at graduation.

Honors College Curriculum

You’ll thrive in an interdisciplinary and intellectually stimulating academic program, with small seminar-style classes featuring unique, specially designed content.

Student painting pumpkins.
Honors College LLC students enjoy many crafting events on the floor such as pumpkin painting.

Honors College LLC

The Honors College Living-Learning Community (LLC) offers freshman Honors College students the chance to continue their collaborative learning experiences in a relaxed, residential setting.

Student planting flowers
Honors College Students traditionally participate in community service events such as Ricky Myers Day of Service in Baltimore.

Honors College Events

The Honors College facilitates a series of events in the fall and spring semesters to provide students with on- and off-campus enrichment and fun.

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