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

  • The Retreat was a blast!

    Join our DUH! Facebook group

     

     After four great, productive years, Professor Danny McIntosh is returning to the Psychology Department as Chair.  We will miss him and wish him well.  We are pleased to introduce our new Director, Professor George Potts!  Read more

     

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

     

    Honors students host High School Model UN  See Clarion article

     

     Awards and recognition for members of the Honors Program, 2012 - Kudos!

  • Upcoming Events

    Evening at the Denver Art Museum:  Becoming Van Gogh
    Friday, January 11, 5:00
    dinner following at Mad Greens
    please RSVP to Shawn Alfrey

     

    Annual Honors Banquet with guest speaker History Professor Susan Schulten
    Tuesday, January 15 6:30-8:00 in Ruffatto Hall  
    Please RSVP to Shawn Alfrey 


    Pizza and Advising

    Join us in Mary Reed 1 on February 5 from 4:00-5:00
    come get your advising and scheduling questions answered
    before registration for Spring Quarter
    Please RSVP to Shawn Alfrey

     

    Romeo and Juliet at the DCPA
    February 14 at 7:30
    Dessert at the Market!
    Please RSVP to Shawn Alfrey

     

    Registration for Spring Quarter:  Monday February 18

     

  • Pioneer Book Group
    A great book for the break:  The Shadow of the Wind, by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, For more information contact Gabe Goodman

     

    The Voltaire Society
    had a great time seeing The Giver.  Next up:  War Horse at the Buell 
    January 16 at 7:30
    Please RSVP to Lanna Giauque 


    Voltaire Presents
    Hitchcock Profile

     What kind of films would you like to see?  Help organize this year's film festival.  Contact Lanna Giauque with ideas for this or other Voltaire events.  The Voltaire Society.

     

     

    Extreme Academics will be starting again Winter quarter.  For more information contact Shawn Alfrey or join the Extreme Academics group on Facebook.
     

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Honors Opportunities at DU

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