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University Honors Programs

Stony Brook University's University Honors Programs offers a vibrant and supportive community for top-performing students. Our goal is to cultivate academic excellence, personal growth, and leadership abilities in a dynamic and diverse world. We inspire our students to become perceptive, creative, and compassionate leaders who make a meaningful impact on their communities and beyond. Our graduates are trailblazers for positive change and progress, promoting diversity and exemplifying integrity in everything they do.

 

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Honors College

The Honors College is dedicated to fostering personal and intellectual growth in a diverse community of motivated students. It offers a seminar-based curriculum within a large research university, aiming to promote academic excellence, responsible societal engagement, and leadership development.Learn More(Honors College)

WISE

The Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Program aims to increase diversity in science, mathematics, and engineering through outreach, recruitment, and retention efforts. The WISE Honors Program seeks to drive individual, institutional, and social change.Learn More(WISE)

University Scholars

The University Scholars Program at Stony Brook University supports top academic students through advising, seminars, and activities focused on leadership, service, and educational excellence.Learn More(University Scholars)
 

Opportunities for University Honors Program Students  

Priority Class Registration

University Honors Programs students are in the first group of students at Stony Brook University to register for classes each semester. Create your perfect class schedule every time!

 

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Premier Residential Communities

Stony Brook University's Honors Programs students have priority for registering for housing and enjoy access to special clubs, lounge spaces, events, and community programming, creating a home away from home!

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Tutoring Centers

Staffed by experienced faculty members who provide free mentorship and assistance- and receive help with math, writing, or other subjects, these centers offer personalized support to help you succeed!

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Travel Opportunities

Explore the world and make a global impact through the University Honors Programs. From day trips to New York's hot spots to international adventures across six continents and nearly thirty countries, endless travel opportunities await you.

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Research and Internships

Honors Students are privileged to be part of the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URECA) Program, a program that has gained international recognition as an exceptional model of integrated research and undergraduate education.

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Personal Development

University Honors Programs are about more than just attending classes.  We're here to help you grow personally and professionally. Through credit-earning courses, workshops, and guest speakers from various career fields, we're building the skills you need to succeed in the real world. Start your journey to success now!

MISSION

University Honors Programs at Stony Brook aim to foster and support a vibrant and inclusive community of high-achieving students, cultivate academic excellence and enrichment, and equip students to engage and lead in an evolving, complex, and diverse world.


VISION

Empowering our students to become insightful, innovative, and empathetic leaders who positively impact their communities and the world. We envision a future where graduates of the University Honors Programs at Stony Brook are catalysts for positive change, driving innovation, championing diversity, and leading with integrity in every endeavor they pursue.