Join the Honors Community
A home for the bright and curious.
Unique, Customizable Curriculum
Want to dive into proper research practices? Have you ever thought about what it would be like to put Socrates on trial? Or listen to a world-class violinist perform Beethoven during class? Those are just a few examples of the unique hands-on learning opportunities that Honors students take part in. Our classes are interdisciplinary and designed specifically for our students, giving you the chance to explore your passions. There’s no one path to the Honors Certificate. Students from all majors are able to take part in the incredible experiences that the Honors College offers.
Mizzou Honors College
By the Numbers
130-175
Honors courses per semester
3,100
Honors College students at Mizzou
135
Research placements
Making Connections
"The Honors College is where I made the best connections with professors. They really invested in me, and they were all so passionate about what they were teaching. It was a great learning environment to be part of."
Honors Teaching Fellows
The Extended One Read course allows incoming Honors College students the opportunity to dive deeper into the selected One Read book. Through the Honors College Teaching Fellows program, more students have the opportunity to take part in the meaningful discussions that class offers.
Honors College News and Stories
Honors College Welcomes New Cohort of Tarkow Teaching Fellows
For the past two years, Mizzou faculty from across campus have shared their expertise with students pursuing the Honors College Certificate through the Tarkow Teaching Fellows program. The Honors College recently welcomed three new faculty to the cohort – Dennis Crouch, Jamie Hall and Ashlie Lester.
Honors College Students Find Confidence, Connection Through Study Abroad
Each year, Mizzou Honors College students pack their suitcases and scatter across the world, chasing new experiences in places far from campus through study abroad.
An Energizing Experience
Alum Brent Steele recently returned to the Mizzou campus to share insights and advice with Honors College students. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in accountancy from Mizzou.