The Honors Experience
About the Honors Program at Colorado State University
Nearly 1,800 CSU students pursuing various undergraduate degrees from all eight colleges are part of the Honors Program community. This multi-disciplinary community creates a confluence of diverse ideas that push forward new, innovative ways of thinking and seeing the world. Examining these points of intersection lead to critical questioning, which typically leads to groundbreaking research and creative solutions that address our society’s toughest challenges. The experience provided by Honors@CSU encourages students to slow down, to deeply explore the convergence and exchange of ideas, to embrace a bit of ambiguity, and to entertain their curiosity. Honors enriches the academic journey, helping students grow personally and intellectually as they navigate their path toward success. Every student will have a story to tell about their college days… Honors@CSU will provide some unforgettable details.
We are looking for highly motivated students who aspire to explore important questions in today’s society, to build healthy and inclusive communities, and to do so within an environment that encourages interdisciplinary connections and effective dialogue. In addition to demonstrating academic excellence and leadership skills, we look for interest in exploring interdisciplinary connections and demonstrating a commitment to a supportive and collaborative community.
Honors@CSU Features:
- Inclusive community of engaged students, faculty, and staff.
- Unique, discussion-based Honors seminars, typically less than 20 students, that foster conversation and center the student voice.
- Priority registration.
- Courses that satisfy both AUCC and major requirements.
- Opporutnities to network and develop meaningful relationships with faculty who are leading experts in their fields of study.
- Access to unique co-curricular experiences.
- Honors advising to compliment the major academic advisor.
- Leadership opportunities through Honors Student Association, Peer Mentoring, and other roles in support of Honors@CSU.
And don’t forget about:
Education Abroad
Residential Learning Community
Scholarship and Funding
Flexible Curricular Pathways Meet Student Need
Honors@CSU recognizes students have different starting points as they embark on their journey toward graduation. We offer two different paths through Honors that lead to the same destination.
AUCC Pathway: Track 1
All first-year students will begin as Track 1 students. This track emphasizes Honors seminars as a way to not only meet programmatic goals, but also to satisfy the majority of the All-University Core Curriculum (AUCC) requirements. Students will additionally complete at least two Honors courses within their discipline(s), and conclude their Honors journey with an Honors thesis.
Departmental Honors Pathway: Track 2
Current CSU students, transfer students, or Track 1 students who have Honors advisor approval can approach Honors via Track 2. Track 2 recognizes students have completed the majority of their AUCC requirements and so places more emphasis on Honors coursework within a student’s discipline(s). All Honors students will complete the Honors Program with an Honors thesis.
Ready to Begin the Adventure?
First-Year Applicants
Discover what the application process is for students who will be starting their first-year at CSU.
Current CSU Students
Current CSU students are also encouraged to apply to Honors@CSU.
Transfer Students
We are excited to welcome transfer students at CSU, and Honors is a possibility for you.