Life at the Honors College

The greatest benefits of the Honors College are the friendships that are formed and the community between the faculty, staff, and students. Honors students live on honors floors in the residence halls and enjoy 24-hour access to the Honors College building. Read through our Viewbook to find out more information about what it’s like being an SMBHC member.

ENRICHING OPPORTUNITIES

SMBHC students have dined with notable leaders, authors, philosophers, artists, filmmakers, politicians and physicians. The Honors College hosts remarkable guests twice a year during the honors fall and spring convocations as well as welcomes dynamite humans throughout the year to various honors classes and special events.

“One of the greatest things about the Honors College is the sense of community. As the SMBHC is composed of students from all over and in all areas of study, it creates a diverse and inclusive community that allows each student to feel welcome. Through Welcome Week, honors courses, or early mornings spent studying in the HoCo kitchen, I have experienced the genuine camaraderie of the SMBHC. As a student at a university of over 23,000 students, it is easy to feel like just another number. Being a member of the Honors College has given me a voice, enabled me to grow both academically and personally, and allowed me to feel like a valued, integral part of this University.”

– KAYLEE CRAFTON, CLASS OF 2021

FELLOWSHIPS

Studying abroad is an important emphasis of the program. The Honors College offers fellowships to its students, for either a semester or year abroad. With the help of these fellowships, honors students have studied in places as varied as Namibia, China, Chile, and France.

The Honors College also offers fellowships to help students who have received internships, since many of these are unpaid. These fellowships can help offset the living expenses of working students in places like Washington, D.C. or New York City.

Even greater, the Honors College wants students to dream big and make us jealous. The Barksdale Award (monetary value of $5000) supports students willing to take risks with their time and efforts and who propose ambitious independent programs of study, research, or humanitarian effort. Learn more about the Barksdale Award.

A DEDICATED STAFF

Assistance from the Honors College staff adds to the personal side of a public education. Whether it’s dealing with a course scheduling problem, or one of the deans advising them about a career option, the Honors College administration is here to help students succeed. The Honors College also has an information technology manager who is ready to help students with their computer problems.