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Honors Programs

Recognizing and Supporting High Academic Achievement

Honors programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences support and acknowledge the exceptional academic accomplishments by our students. The programs are highly varied, and may be customized to students' interests. Each, however, encourages students to develop their intellectual gifts as well as their breadth of experience.

If you qualify as an honors student, you will be treated as a future leader, which honors students often become. You will be expected to excel in your work as you strive to learn more about the world. You will be challenged to be your best.

• Types of Programs
  James Scholar Honors Program, Robert W. Rogers Merit Scholars Program, Cohn Scholars Program in the Humanities, and Departmental Honors Programs
• Activities & Opportunities
  Meritorious societies and programs that will broaden your education.
• Recognition
  Requirements for the Dean's List, Department Distinction, and other college honors
• Convocation
  Students who graduate with college honors are invited to participate in a spring ceremony.

More Information about the Honors Program

Honors Dean
1001 S. Wright St., Room 1 (YMCA Building), Champaign
(217) 333-1158