Honors College

Reach for More

ACU’s Honors College is committed to providing our most academically talented students with an integrated academic community with the best resources you need to affect the greatest change in the world.

Our students represent all areas of study across campus and join the Honors College for intense study with outstanding professors and belong to a community marked by intellectual and spiritual growth. Honors College students gain hands-on participation with in-depth research and unique study abroad trips, transforming knowledge into practice. Take your collegiate success a step further. Join our leaders of the future in Honors College.

ACU’s Honors College is committed to providing our most academically talented students with an integrated academic community with the best resources you need to affect the greatest change in the world.

Our students represent all areas of study across campus and join the Honors College for intense study with outstanding professors and belong to a community marked by intellectual and spiritual growth. Honors College students gain hands-on participation with in-depth research and unique study abroad trips, transforming knowledge into practice. Take your collegiate success a step further. Join our leaders of the future in Honors College.

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Rendering of Wessel Hall at ACU

Living in a Community of Excellence

All incoming freshman Honors students residing on campus participate in our Honors Living Learning Community by living in our campus’ newest residence hall, Wessel Hall.

Pursue More

Honors isn’t about more work; it’s about richer experiences and more learning opportunities. Led by ACU’s finest academic minds, our students dive deeper to understand the subject matter and wrestle with all of its facets. Explore research in Honors classes, debate ideas in colloquia and push each other toward a more meaningful relationship with God. Are you ready?

Rise to the Challenge

 

“The challenges I’ve encountered through Honors College are good character development.
They’re pushing me so that I’m always developing a strong work ethic.”

Chelsey Powers, nursing major, Honors College student

Honors College Requirements

Honors Course Credits
All Honors students must complete six course credits. These are met by taking Honors sections of major-required courses, philosophy classes or Honors contracts in non-Honors courses.

Colloquia
All Honors students earn at least two colloquia credits. Colloquia are one-hour short courses, taught by some of the most sought after professors on campus, on fun topics full of discussion and interactive learning.

Honors Activity Credits
Depending on which Honors distinction you pursue, you must complete either three (Honors Graduate) or four (Honors Scholar) activity credits. Many options are available based on your personal interests and may include Honors contracts, colloquia, study abroad, internships and more.

Honors Project Thesis
To graduate as an Honors Scholar, an Honors Project Thesis must be completed in addition to the other requirements. The thesis is a senior project in your major completed with supervision by a committee. A seminar is required as part of the thesis.

Explore Your Opportunities

The Honors College encourages students to take advantage of opportunities such as study abroad, internships and mission trips. These high-impact activities add significant value to your student experience. The Honors College supports students in these activities through financial awards called Honors Travel Grants.

 

Beyond ACU

 

 

Honors College students are fully prepared to take their bold next step after graduation. In addition to the stellar academic and spiritual preparation for post-graduation life, we provide major fellowship advising, advanced test preparation and graduate school preparation to see you successfully through. You’re always a part of ACU.