Welcome to the Honors Program-Southern Illinois University Carbondale

"The Honors Program has been a huge part of my college experience. Having the opportunity to meet and converse with outstanding professionals such as Story Musgrave, David Levy and Garrison Keillor is a source of inspiration and encouragement in my own pursuits."

Fahran Robb,
2006 USA Today All-USA College Academic team,
Agriculture Information & Political Science

"The University Honors Program has opened so many doors for me. I never would have applied for the USA Today All-USA College Academic Team without their guidance. They truly care about providing us an advantage for our future."

"The University Honors Program has been an indispensible aid in my pursuit of major scholarships. The faculty are skilled, knowledgeable and tireless in their efforts. It is because of their focused, goal-oriented work that I was able to secure the Barry M.Goldwater Scholarship. I cannot express the depth of my gratitude for their steadfast belief in my abilities and ardent desire for my success."

"Honors classes have allowed me to explore worlds that I did not think were possible to me. I have not only learned about how to be a better student, but a better and more well-rounded person."

"My experiences with the honors program will be some of my best memories of my college experience."

"Through the SIUC Honors Program, guest lectures, breakfast meetings and opportunities to meet diverse academic luminaries, I have had significant exposure to academic figures that would otherwise have been unavailable to me. Thus my academic experience has been enriched and has equipped me with strong confidence in knowing that I will complete post-graduate degrees and enjoy a meaningful career. I wholeheartedly recommend participation in the SIUC Honors Program."

"The University Honors Program is an excellent opportunity for students to enhance their college experiences. The classes offered through the Honors Program are not like any other classes on campus. I have learned more from my honors classes than any other classes."

"University Honors Program helps me build on my accomplishments and inspire me to climb a little higher and stretch the boundaries of my imagination."

"I think the honors program provided a chance to be exposed to some interesting classes instead of just average core. It made going to class an enjoyable experience. Working for my Honors thesis has also really prepared me for what to expect in graduate school."

"The honors program is a great aid to students. Lots of scholarship opportunities and interesting classes, I recommend it to any student."

"I have been able to explore many new areas of study that I would have never thought about otherwise. My analytical and writing skills have improved greatly with each of the courses I have taken. I also enjoy small class sizes because I am able to work closely with the professor and participate in class discussions."

"University Honors Program has enabled me to gain a wealth of information that is above and beyond what you can get in a normal class."

"Some of the honors professors I've worked with have been the best and most thought provoking teachers I've ever had."