Explore opportunities.
Create knowledge.
Find your future.
UConn’s Honors College provides opportunities for students across all campuses and majors to enrich their academic experience. Our programs and communities support students in the pursuit of exploration and strategic risk-taking aligned with their values and purpose.
Our Programs
The Honors College brings together academic programs and resources that enrich the UConn student experience and help students pursue their academic and professional goals. From earning distinction as an Honors Scholar or University Scholar to conducting research, designing an individualized major, competing for prestigious national scholarships, and accessing specialized pre-professional advising, students can explore a range of opportunities tailored to their interests and ambitions.
Honors Scholar
An Honors education enriches the undergraduate experience at UConn. Students, faculty, and staff in the Honors community serve as advisors and mentors who support students through their Honors Scholar experience.
University Scholar
The University Scholar Program is open to all undergraduate students. This prestigious program allows students to pursue an in-depth research or creative project and craft a learning plan that supports their interests and academic goals during their final three semesters.
Undergraduate Research
The Office of Undergraduate Research helps students find and develop opportunities to engage in independent or collaborative research with faculty members and other mentors throughout the University.
Pre-Professional Advising
The Pre-Professional Advising Office provides guidance and resources to students and alumni exploring careers in the health and legal professions, with specialization in pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-law programs.
Individualized & Interdisciplinary Studies
Students can enrich their undergraduate experience by designing their own interdisciplinary majors and exploring interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
National Scholarships & Fellowships
The Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships nominates and prepares students for scholarships that require institutional endorsement. It also serves as a resource for students applying for nationally competitive awards.
Facts & Figures for 2025-26
2,600+
Students Enrolled in the Honors College
$1M+
Undergraduate Research Awards
6
Prestigious National Scholarships Awarded
News From the Honors College
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Building on a strong Honors tradition, the new college will help more students pursue ambitious work and thrive at UConn
