Saint Louis University Honors Program
A fit for any major, the Saint Louis University Honors Program offers honors-only courses and smaller, seminar-style classes. Students are also encouraged to participate in internships, independent research projects, and study abroad semesters.
Many honors students go on to professional schools, graduate programs, or to receive prestigious scholarships and fellowships. Others are hired by world-class businesses, engineering firms, and non-profit organizations. Still others join organizations like the Peace Corps or the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. Above all, our honors students become citizens who engage in the process of inquiry and apply their knowledge in service to society.
Apply to Honors
The application for entry in Fall 2025 is open! Please note that the application for Honors is separate from the application to SLU. Learn about the Honors Program application process.. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2024.
Benefits of the Saint Louis University Honors Program
Enriching Coursework
Students in the Honors Program have access to special academic experiences that enrich their general education studies and deepen their major-specific coursework.
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Specialized Advising
Students in the Honors Program have access to a specialized secondary advisor who assists students with the design and completion of a curriculum plan that accounts for honors requirements as they complete a primary program of study. Honors Program students are also eligible to register for classes one business day prior to other students at their grade level, a privilege that allows them to craft a schedule responsive to their preferences and study habits.
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SLU Honors Learning Community
First- and second-year Honors Program students can participate in the Honors Learning Community, a residential program that features curricular/co-curricular programming to enrich a student's academic and social experience.
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Unique Academic Experiences
Students in the Honors Program have access to special academic experiences that enrich their general education studies and deepen their major-specific coursework.
About the Honors Program
The Honors Program at Saint Louis University engages intellectually curious and academically successful students in a community oriented towards the Jesuit ideals of holistic learning, academic rigor, and community engagement. Through a combination of individually tailored curricula, experiential learning opportunities, and developmental guidance and mentorship, the Honors Program prepares students to become citizens who engage in the process of inquiry and apply their knowledge in service to society.
The mission of the Saint Louis University Honors Program is informed by the following core values:
- Holistic learning
- Academic innovation
- Ignatian reflection
- Global citizenship
Through a combination of individually tailored curricula, experiential learning opportunities, and developmental guidance and mentorship, the Honors Program develops students who will be able to accomplish the following within each of the core values:
Holistic Learning
- Communicate thoughtfully and effectively in multiple disciplines and contexts.
- Apply knowledge to social, cultural and professional contexts.
Academic Innovation
- Identify and apply multiple methods of inquiry to address complex questions.
- Conduct extensive, quality research or scholarship in a chosen academic field.
Ignatian Reflection
- Describe the evolution of their quest for personal and professional purpose, as it is situated in social, cultural, and historical contexts.
Global Citizenship
- Demonstrate awareness of the complex identities of themselves and others.
- Discern how their engagement with diverse communities and cultures affects themselves and others.