Honors College
The Honors College is...
... a program for high-achieving, undergraduate students eager to challenge themselves. We are committed to ensuring students have the support they need to excel in their undergraduate careers and in preparation for their next steps.
Our Mission
Inclusive excellence in higher education is the mission of the Honors College at Rutgers University-Newark. Our expansive interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum cultivates curiosity and fosters an environment for creativity and discovery, while nurturing a sense of engaged citizenry and community.
Curiosity
Explore probing questions with faculty across disciplines to learn more about what most sparks your curiosity!
Creativity
Create a student-designed, faculty-mentored Senior Thesis to investigate your most enduring questions and display your findings at Research Week in the spring!
Discovery
Engage in hands-on learning in labs and attend community events to broaden your horizons and discover something new about the world!
Excellence
Collaborate with a team of academic, honors, and thesis advisors, in addition to alumni mentors who are here to support your pursuit of excellence!
