Across IU, honors programs offer highly motivated and high-achieving students opportunities to enrich their academic and social experience.
Honors students have access to additional courses, residential learning communities, and grants for research, internships, conferences, and creative activities. They also receive an honors notation on their diploma—among other benefits.
There are many ways to become an honors student at Indiana University Bloomington, including admission to the Hutton Honors College or honors programs administered through your degree-granting program.
The Hutton Honors College focuses on preparing future leaders by ensuring that students look at issues from multiple perspectives, respect others’ expertise, and continue learning new skills and professional repertoires. All members are encouraged to pursue the Hutton Honors Notation which indicates both breadth and depth of education.
Most students apply to the Hutton Honors College at the same time as they apply to IU; a small number are admitted at the end of their first year on campus. Successful applicants will have excellent academic records and be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to or interest in inter- and multi-disciplinary education. First-year members can apply to live in a Honors Residential Community and all members have designated Honors advisors, as well as access to study-abroad opportunities and special extracurricular programming.
Most of IU Bloomington’s 12 schools offer honors programs that are major or department specific. Students who participate in these honors programs will receive a general honors notation on their diploma upon graduation. Use the sorter below to explore honors programs related to your academic interests.
The high-quality faculty encouraged me to consider new topics and sparked interests I had never known about. My advice to incoming Hutton students is to enter with an open mind and be ready to be amazed.
Emma Brown, Hutton Honors College
