University Honors

Should you be in Honors at Virginia Tech?

Honors Students March to GraduationIf You Already Know You Are a Hokie:
If you already know you are going to be a Hokie for the next couple years, the simple answer is "Yes." There are many great reasons to join University Honors; we offer Honors residential learning communities, Honors-only scholarships, Honors-only classes, improved access to faculty and classes, dedicated staff advisors, Honors-specific planning and advising tools, support for Undergraduate Research, Study Abroad, independent learning, opportunities to earn distinguished Honors diplomas, and support for students applying to major national and international scholarships. .

If you Are Considering Being a Hokie: If you are considering attending Virginia Tech and are Honors eligible, the slightly more complicated answer is also "Yes." (See "great reasons to join University Honors", above.) The opportunities and support you have access to as an Honors student are a difference that makes a difference in your experience at Tech. Year after year, students choose VT over other elite, nationally ranked universities because their participation in University Honors affords them a truly extraordinary education. Please visit us for an information session to hear how and check out our website. Here are just a few of the opportunities that you might looking forward to as an Honors student at Virginia Tech:

Freshman

Sophomore Junior
  • Consider taking an Honors Colloquium
  • Juniors looking at careers in public services can apply for the Truman Scholarship
  • The application process for a variety of major national scholarships begins in Junior year with conversations with the Honors staff.
  • The Honors diplomas in Honors and Honors Baccalaureate require a thesis based on undergraduate research. Many students begin research before junior year, but if one is seeking a thesis-based diploma and hasn't begun research yet, junior year is where you need to begin. http://www.research.vt.edu/resmag/UG_Research/
  • Work with Honors freshmen to help them see how they can take control of their education.
Senior


Our Mission

University Honors challenges motivated students to create their own world-class education. The program supports students' efforts to take advantage of all that a major research university offers in the intimate setting of a smaller academic community. Integral to undergraduate education at Virginia Tech, University Honors provides leadership in innovative and extraordinary learning opportunities.

Info Sessions

    Monday-Friday

  • 1:15 PM Walk-in
  • 3:15 PM Appt only.
    Call 540-231-4591 for an appointment at least one day in advance.
  • Check-in @ 137 Hillcrest Hall.

Upcoming Events

January 23, 2010

Young Alumni Weekend
4:00 - 5:30pm
Hillcrest Living Room
Current students are welcome to join an afternoon discussion with visiting Honors alumni from the last 15 years.

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The Honors newsletter is periodically sent out over the Honors-L listserv with information about University Honors and upcoming events, meetings, scholarships, courses/colloquia, and other activities.