Why Participate?
In the midst of a large, dynamic research university, our honors programs create small communities of individualized attention, close-knit peer groups, and lots of interaction with professors and advisers.
In addition to challenging seminars and courses, honors undergraduates participate in
- peer mentoring programs;
- research opportunities;
- internships and co-ops;
- special housing options;
- extensive personal advising; and
- social and cultural events.
How to Join
Before coming to campus, an outstanding admitted first-year student may receive an invitation to join an honors program. Transfer and other current students can submit credentials for consideration.
Honors by School
For details on the process, take a look at the four undergraduate schools that have formal honors programs in place.
Honors by Department
Many Rutgers academic departments also offer honors tracks of study. Seek out and discuss your options with the department chair.
Qualifying students also have the option of completing an honors thesis or senior honors thesis, which are entirely research-focused. Economics and English are two examples. Each department has its own requirements and deadlines for honors tracks and theses, so students are strongly urged to consult with a departmental adviser as soon as possible. Also check out the School of Arts and Sciences’ general information on senior honors theses.
In honors housing, you live with other students who share your passion for learning, gain tips and insights into Rutgers from upperclassmen, and participate in special programs, trips, and events.
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The School of Arts and Sciences Honors Program recommends that all first-year honors students choose the honors residential option. Honors housing is available on Busch, College Avenue, Douglass, and Livingston campuses.
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Students in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences honors program have the option of living with other honors students on a designated floor of Nicholas Hall on the G.H. Cook Campus.
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Incoming members of the School of Engineering have the opportunity to live in a first-year engineering residence hall on Busch Campus. A special section of the engineering community is also designated as a School of Engineering honors floor.
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Students in honors housing at Douglass Residential College, a distinct community focused on women’s development, can apply for special funding for their research projects.
Learn about special housing programs.
