Interdisciplinary learning
Honors students will be able to integrate knowledge from diverse perspectives, disciplines, and skill sets, both theoretical and applied, into problem-solving strategies and a deep awareness of the complexity of culture and science.
Academic excellence
Honors students will pursue academic excellence both in and out of the classroom, delving deeply into a subject through rigorous course work in the major and undertaking a broad program of study that emphasizes strong course work from multiple disciplines.
Research, creativity, and scholarship development
Honors students will understand the research process by engaging in experiences ranging from scholarly endeavors and creative work to research projects with researchers across campus and in the global community.
Leadership development
Honors students will build on their educational experiences and co-curricular activities to cultivate leadership skills and competencies.
Service engagement
Honors students will pursue service-oriented activities that are beneficial to the community and that contribute to the students’ own learning and development.