Honors Program
The University Honors Program is a diverse community of students who eagerly take on special academic and social challenges not just in their majors but also in a core curriculum unique to Honors. We pursue the delight of intellectual inquiry, the joy of reflecting on great ideas, and the satisfaction of accomplishing research and creative work that stretch us to our best efforts. An Honors education is not merely about what you learn; it's about deepening your capacity to learn now and in the future, developing your talents to their full potential, and learning how you can apply your heart and mind to change the world for the better.
Honors students cultivate an appreciation of differences and the determination and skills to build mutuality and community across those differences. We foster in our students the critical thinking required to distinguish truth from falsehood, enthusiasm for taking on difficult projects, courage to fail and try again using the lessons learned, an understanding of your place in history, and an ability to discern for yourself what is important and worth pursuing in college as well as in life.
While we expect Honors students to excel academically during their time at LMU, we invite any student to apply who, after careful consideration of the requirements and benefits of the Program, believes they would benefit from the distinctive college experience that is the University Honors Program. Your aspirations for the future and your willingness to work hard to achieve them in a mutually supportive community are more important to us than your previous academic record.
For detailed information about the requirements and benefits of the University Honors Program, and to learn how to apply, please visit our Prospective Honors Students page.