Create your Honors experience
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An Honors education is more than a checklist of courses and activities. Our goal is to help you prepare yourself for new experiences and for life after graduation.
Components for developing your curriculum
Honors Courses
Join in lively discussions; learn how research is conducted and how to make a difference.
Experiential Learning
Apply what you've learned to improving your community.
Undergraduate Research
Find answers to questions that matter.
Capstone Requirement
This might include a colloquium, thesis or departmental capstone course.
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Advising & Support
As an Honors student, you'll work with dedicated advisors and the Dean to co-design your curriculum. We'll explore your interests and areas of accomplishment and focus on opportunities for growth. Call us at 757-683-4865 to schedule an appointment.
![Maria Wilcox, ODU Honors College student.](/sites/default/files/styles/node_list_carousel_thumbnail/public/2023-04/maria-wilcox-honors-college.jpg?h=ac778ff2)
[Perry Honors College Dean David Metzger] is the one who helped me and encouraged me to be where I am today.
Maria Wilcox
BA, Spanish, ODU 2017
![Justin Luzong, ODU Honors College student.](/sites/default/files/styles/node_list_carousel_thumbnail/public/2023-04/justin-luzong-honors-college-2.jpg?h=7652de0f)
I had trouble deciding what I really wanted to pursue, but the HC requirements really helped me decide where my strengths and interests lie. Thank you for guiding me through the past three and a half years.
Justin Luzong
BS, Information Systems & Technology, ODU Fall 2017
![Maria Wilcox, ODU Honors College student.](/sites/default/files/styles/node_list_carousel_thumbnail/public/2023-04/maria-wilcox-honors-college.jpg?h=ac778ff2)
[Perry Honors College Dean David Metzger] is the one who helped me and encouraged me to be where I am today.
Maria Wilcox
BA, Spanish, ODU 2017
![Justin Luzong, ODU Honors College student.](/sites/default/files/styles/node_list_carousel_thumbnail/public/2023-04/justin-luzong-honors-college-2.jpg?h=7652de0f)
I had trouble deciding what I really wanted to pursue, but the HC requirements really helped me decide where my strengths and interests lie. Thank you for guiding me through the past three and a half years.
Justin Luzong
BS, Information Systems & Technology, ODU Fall 2017
![Maria Wilcox, ODU Honors College student.](/sites/default/files/styles/node_list_carousel_thumbnail/public/2023-04/maria-wilcox-honors-college.jpg?h=ac778ff2)
[Perry Honors College Dean David Metzger] is the one who helped me and encouraged me to be where I am today.
Maria Wilcox
BA, Spanish, ODU 2017