Why Choose Honors@CSU?

Interdisciplinarity

Innovation emerges at the confluence of ideas. Our interdisciplinary approach to learning and knowing encourages students to integrate diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences, connecting disciplines, exploring intersections, and thinking critically and creatively to transform knowledge and shape new ways of understanding the world.
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Community

The University Honors Program builds a supportive, collaborative community. Small courses and first-year Honors housing connect students with peers, while research, community engagement, and mentorship foster relationships with faculty and industry experts, expanding professional networks and opening opporutnity.
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Craft a Story

College should be more than just an academic journey. Honors helps students engage both in and beyond the classroom, crafting lifelong stories of transformative experiences through research, leadership, and community engagement, supported by potential scholarships of up to $4000 and building a foundation for lasting impact.​

What do students say?

This video shares student experiences in the Honors Program, covering housing, opportunities, and the benefits of being an Honors student.

Student testimonials share experiences about favorite seminars, best perks, and surprising rewards.

Honors In Action

Upcoming Events

Weekly Opportunities Newsletter

Every week during the academic year, Honors students can expect a weekly newsletter that offers a curated digest of a variety of research, employment, internship, co-curricular, and/or scholarship opportunities available. Each week brings new opportunity. 

First-Year Applicants

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Discover what the application process is for students who will be starting their first-year at CSU.  

Current CSU Students

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Current CSU students are also encouraged to apply to Honors@CSU.

Transfer Students

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We are excited to welcome transfer students at CSU, and Honors is a possibility for you.