The Honors Program at DU

The University of Denver offers a challenging Honors Program for talented students who seek an advanced liberal education, lively dialogue with their peers and faculty on important issues, study abroad in first-rate universities, and inspiring in-depth work in their majors. The aim of the program is to challenge students to cultivate strong habits of critical thinking, creativity, and scholarship and to offer close support for advanced work. Students in the Honors Program have the best of both worlds: the small classes and close community of a liberal arts college and the opportunities and resources of a research university.

Our community is composed of around 350 talented and motivated students who reflect all majors and diverse interests. They are involved in all aspects of university life, often participating in the Pioneer Leadership Program, and other LLCs and organizations on campus. Many join us as already accomplished Boettcher Scholars. Most students also choose to live on the Honors floor. Upon successfully completing the program, our students graduate with University Honors. Along the way, they benefit from a stimulating academic and social community that allows them to make the most of their undergraduate experience.

Mission Statement

The University of Denver’s Honors Program fosters an intellectually engaged and vibrant community of students, staff, and faculty. It promotes a distinctive broad and liberal arts education that challenges students to cultivate depth in critical and creative thought, and facilitates students’ original contributions to intellectual life, their community, and their chosen field.

Opportunities for Honors at DU

In addition to participation in the Honors Program and receiving University Honors, students at DU may pursue other avenues for distinction, including Distinction in the Major, Dean's List and Hornbeck Scholars, Latin Honors, and membership in several Honor Societies. 

 

Honors News

  • Join our DUH! Facebook group

     

     Congratulations to Brittany Vincente, awarded the Preisendanz-Schmid Scholarship in honor of her contributions and exemplary work in the Honors Program!

     

    Thank you, Grace Bradford, Hannah Hurst, Mariah Shell, and Tom Tarler  for organizing our Honors/PLP Tacky Prom - the tackiest ever!

  • Upcoming Events

    May 17 at 6:30 at Curious Theatre:  Dinner catered by Mad Greens, followed by Tony-award winning Red.  Bring art supplies for kids:  the theatre will donate any art supplies you bring to Denver Public Schools.  RSVP by 5/10 to Shawn Alfrey   

     

    May 24 at 4:00 on Mary Reed West Terrace:  Ice Cream Social.  RSVP by 5/15 to Shawn Alfrey

     

    June 7 at 5:00 in Mary Reed 17 (the Cave) and the environs:  Graduating student reception.  Bring your parents, and come get your Honors cords.  RSVP by 5/20 to Shawn Alfrey

     

  • Pioneer Book Group
    See the article on us in the Clarion
    Next book: Moloka'i by Alan Brennert by For more information contact Elspeth Sweatman or Katie Brown.

     

    Voltaire PresentsHitchcock Profile

    TBA:  The Hitchcock Film Series cwill conclude with another classic.  For information contact Matthew Farrell or see The Voltaire Society .

     

    Extreme Academics has concluded for the year.  For more information contact Shawn Alfrey or join the Extreme Academics group on Facebook.
     

    Kudos! A List of Honors Student Annual Achievements

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Honors Opportunities at DU

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