Realize your potential.
Aristotle said, ?the pursuit of excellence ? is a habit forged from a lifetime of practice.? Honors college students understand this truth and engage this ideal in the perfect living and learning environment.
Honors College welcomes students who have proven themselves committed to excellence in scholarship and who share our own spirit of inquiry. Both in and out of class, Honors College is a place for making discoveries and connections and forming friendships that will last a lifetime.
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The Hofstra University Honors College (HUHC) curriculum allows you to complete an undergraduate degree in one of Hofstra?s others schools or colleges while simultaneously participating in HUHC.
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In Culture and Expression, our first-year program, you will explore the world's civilizations and their literary and other artistic achievements with a team of Hofstra's most accomplished scholar-teachers.
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As a sophomore, junior and senior, you will select from among our intimate HUHC Seminars, which are designed to challenge the traditional boundaries of knowledge.
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Throughout your undergraduate career you will customize your Honors experience by pursuing honors credit in any course you feel passionate about, including courses in your major.
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Upon graduation, all HUHC accomplishments are noted in special graduation ceremonies and on your transcript and diploma.
HUHC Community
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Free trips that take advantage of New York's cultural attractions;
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Special events on campus, including lectures, concerts, social hours, pizza nights and regular study breaks;
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The opportunity to extend your relationships with fellow honors students by living in our newly renovated honors residence halls;
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The HUHC Lounge, an informal gathering place for both residential and commuting students and faculty;
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A staff that includes deans, faculty mentors and an in-residence professional (in Honors House) to support each HUHC student and help with the transition to college life.
HUHC Requirements
1250 or higher SAT score
Graduate in top 20 percent of high school class
For transfers: 3.5 or higher GPA
