Giving to UConn Honors | UConn Honors Program

Since 1964, the UConn Honors Program has served thousands of extraordinary student's and families. We hope the Honors Program has been valuable in shaping your or your student’s collegiate experience. We strive to keep our students constantly engaged and challenged, or "whelmed!" as Director Dr. Jen Lease Butts would say. But we cannot do it alone. Many of the opportunities offered by the Honors Program are the direct result of donor support. We have used given funds to support original research, fund study abroad & internships, fill tuition gaps, and so much more.

Your generosity has the power to shape the future of the UConn Honors legacy. From increasing professional opportunities to fostering a strong sense of community, your donations help students thrive academically, socially, and personally. Your support is more than a donation—it’s a commitment to a thriving community where students past, present, and future find belonging, support, and opportunity.

As our Program continues to grow, so too do the needs of our students. It is the collective generosity of our alumni and friends that ensures the continued success of the Honors Program. No amount is too small. No gift is unappreciated. Your support will provide opportunity and promote belonging among Honors students today and far into the future. (Please note that the fiscal year ends June 30.)

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We need YOU this UConn Gives Season!

Support the UConn Honors Program April 21st - 22nd, 2025 during the annual UConn Gives campaign! For 36 hours, we will be showcasing the power of the Honors community through giving. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or just joining the pack, every gift makes a difference in the lives of our students. Now more than ever, your support is essential to our community's success. This year, donated funds have supported internships, original research, study abroad, student group programs, and tuition gaps. YOU can help us continue to offer these opportunities for years to come.

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7 Reasons to Donate to UConn Honors!

Your generosity has the power to shape the future of UConn Honors students. Whether it's funding research or supporting student organizations, every contribution makes a difference. As we continue to soar, the Honors Community needs your support to maintain our momentum and ensure every UConn Honors student can reach their full potential. Together, we can create a legacy that empowers students for years to come.

1. Increase Opportunity

Many of the opportunities offered through the Honors Program are funded through donations, big and small! Compiled funds such as The General Honors Fund & Young Honors Alumni Fund support student organizations, research, and community building for honors students. Your donations will increase opportunity for all honors students for years to come.

2. Generosity = Happiness

Donating doesn’t only support student success, it also brings greater personal happiness. Research continuously finds that financial generosity is linked to increased levels of happiness.

3. The Time is Now

Now more than ever, your support matters. Donor support allows the Honors Program to sustain existing programs and meet student need, especially during times of financial uncertainty. Your gift ensures we can continue to invest in our students’ dreams and help bring
them to fruition!

4. Let's Keep Soaring

In 2024, the UConn Honors Program was ranked the 4th best honors program in the country by College Transitions! Of over 500 reviewed programs, UConn soared to the top.

5. Community and Belonging

The UConn Honors Program has served a community of scholars since 1964. Being a donor exemplifies community commitment and allows us to provide opportunities for past, current, and future students to find belonging within the UConn Honors Community.

6. Flexibility is Opportunity

Donated funds provide the Honors Program with the flexibility to meet students' needs as they arise. This year, thanks to our generous donors, we provided study abroad support, bridged tuition gaps, and supported numerous research & enrichment opportunities for honors students.

7. Build a Legacy

Every contribution, no matter the size, will leave a lasting impact in the lives of a UConn Honors student. By supporting the Honors Program tomorrow, you have the power to create a meaningful legacy that shapes our success for years to come.