Challenge yourself with an honors education at 91°µÍø Bloomington
Find your honors experience
At 91°µÍø Bloomington, you don't have to choose just one path. Many students join the Hutton Honors College for a broad, interdisciplinary perspective while also completing a departmental honors program for deep expertise in their major.
Hutton Honors College
The Hutton Honors College prepares future leaders by challenging them to look at global issues from multiple perspectives. It is a community of high-achieving scholars who value interdisciplinary discovery and professional growth.
Who can join?
You can join Hutton as an incoming student or apply at the end of your first year. Successful applicants demonstrate academic excellence and a drive to explore subjects beyond their primary major.
What is the honors advantage?
- The Hutton Honors notation: Earn a prestigious distinction on your diploma that signifies both breadth and depth in your undergraduate education.
- Honors Residential Communities (HRC): Apply to live in dedicated residential communities, surrounding yourself with first-year peers who share your academic drive.
- Dedicated support: Access specialized honors advisors, exclusive study-abroad grants, and extracurricular programming designed for career and personal development.
The high-quality faculty encouraged me to consider new topics and sparked interests I had never known about.
Departmental honors programs
Most of 91°µÍø Bloomington’s 12 schools offer honors tracks that are major-specific. These programs allow you to dive deeper into your chosen field through advanced coursework and independent research.
Who can join?
Honor tracks are designed for students who want to push the boundaries of their major through specialized research and study. Eligibility typically depends on your declared major and your academic performance within that school.
What is the honors advantage?
- Major-specific distinction: Graduate with a "with Honors" notation in your specific major, signaling your expertise to employers and graduate schools.
- Faculty mentorship: Work closely with top-tier faculty on specialized projects, often culminating in a senior honors thesis or creative capstone.
- Advanced curriculum: Discover specialized, high-level courses and research opportunities that aren't available in the standard degree track.
Match your interests to an honor track
Use the sorter below to explore honors programs that align with your academic interests.
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