Welcome to the Honors Program

Various pictures representing the Honors Program

The Honors Program at Northwest Missouri State University is specifically targeted for high-ability, motivated students. In your first trimester as an honors student, you might typically enroll in two or three honors classes. These classes are sections of existing courses that are specifically enhanced for honors students. With the change to take more small classes, you'll have ample opportunities to express yourself and interact closely with professors and classmates in an intellectually enriching environment.

Honors sections will typically involve the following:

more extensive reading and/or more ambitious laboratory work,
more intellectual territory and in-depth conversation,
exploring connections within and among disciplines,
relating of course material to a diverse global society,
challenging educational experience beyond the classroom,
more opportunities for research and capstone experiences.

At graduation, a special convocation will be held for Honors Students and their families in addition to the regular commencement ceremonies. The Honors' student transcript and diploma will indicate that graduation with honors.