Honors College

Our mission

The Honors College seeks to cultivate opportunities for highly motivated students to grow in leadership, service and academic excellence through shared experiences that are informed by faith and focus on the development of the whole person. The college is committed to building a stimulating undergraduate experience that enhances the academic profile of students as they pursue opportunities after Harding.

 

Eligibility and Enrollment

The Honors College welcomes around 100 students each year, which represents about 9% of Harding’s undergraduate population — a number that reflects national norms for honors education.

Recipients of the Trustee or Heritage scholarship, National Merit Scholars, and students with perfect ACT or SAT scores are accepted to the Honors College in the fall semester of their first year. All other students may apply to enroll at midterm of their first fall semester or in any subsequent semester, provided they have earned a minimum GPA of 3.25. 

To remain enrolled in the college, students must maintain a 3.25 GPA and complete the required curriculum. Honors students are encouraged to participate in Honors College events, engage in leadership and service activities on and off campus, and pursue Honors College recognition at graduation.

Honors College Application for Admission

Resources

Honors Curriculum

 

Study Abroad

The Honors College offers unique study abroad opportunties for honors students in Greece or Italy during Christmas break every two years.

 

Fellowship Advising

We identify high-potential students and support them through the process of applying for national and international fellowships and scholarships. Along the way, we help them reflect on their goals and discover a sense of purpose that extends beyond their undergraduate experience.

 

Graduates with Distinction

Students who graduate from the Honors College with distinction complete a thesis or capstone project in their final year with a goal to publish their work or apply it in a real-world setting to make a meaningful impact.

 

Honors Symposium

Honors Symposium is a two-week academic program on the Searcy campus for rising high school seniors. It’s designed to inspire ideas, spark curiosity, and expand students' worldview as they grow intellectually and spiritually. Participants also earn three hours of college credit during the program.

 

Contact Information


Honors College

Mailing address:
Harding University
Honors College
HU 10782
Searcy, AR 72149-5615

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