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Honors Program

Connect, Collaborate, and Excel with Honors

The Columbia College Honors Program is crafted for ambitious, high-achieving students who embrace the liberal arts and sciences with enthusiasm and a passion for discovery. Participants in the program engage in authentic inquiry and collaborative, interdisciplinary learning while making meaningful connections with the world around them.

Added Benefits

  • Access priority registration
  • Utilize the Honors Student Lounge
  • Eligibility for Bachelor's Degree with Distinction

Financial Advantages

  • Enroll in extra credit hours with no overload fee
  • Qualify for the exclusive Honors Scholarship

Expanded Experiences

  • Experience special seminars and workshops that blend practical insights with academic learning
  • Engage in service-learning to make an impactful difference

The Honors Program motto is the Latin phrase “Honorari et honesta.” It expresses two interconnected meanings of honor: achievement and integrity.

What Our Students Are Saying

Discover the transformative journeys of our students through our Honors Program. Dive into their stories and see how this enriched academic experience is designed to inspire and challenge you.

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The Honors Program was instrumental to my success at Columbia College and beyond. It provided me with the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded students in challenging classes that highlighted the real-world applications of our studies. As I progress through graduate school and into the workforce, I find that the skills and insights gained from the Honors Program have equipped me with the essential tools for continued success.

Emma Chedwick '22

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice Administration

The Honors Program at CC was instrumental to my success, not only in college, but also in my journey of applying to law school. Director Dr. Terry Smith motivated me to become an active member of the college community and encouraged me to pursue further education. My Honors classes challenged me to think critically. The friendships I made because of the program are the source of so much joy.

Delaney Moser '24

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

because a future built by you is a future built for you.

Too many people have been made to feel that higher education isn’t a place for them — that it is someone else’s dream. But we change all that. With individualized attention and ongoing support, we help you write a new story for the future where you play the starring role.

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