The Honors College offers many benefits that aid students along their academic journeys and in future careers. It is important to note that it is entirely dependent on the student and what opportunities they decide to take. Everyone’s educational experience will be different, but all the tools and opportunities are available for any honors student.
"Our hope is to help students build their resumes, experiences, networks and skills above and beyond the classroom by helping them put their faith and learning into action," says Dr. Hahn.
Let’s look at what benefits the Honors College at GCU has to offer:
Enriching Community
“If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, build a team.”
Dr. Breanna Naegeli, Dean of the Honors College and Global Studies, is a firm believer in the quote above. She explains, “The Honors College cultivates a community of like-minded peers that aspire not only for personal growth and achievement but for meaningful contributions to their local and global communities.”
One of the Honors College benefits is being part of a small, supportive community full of like-minded people. There is even a lounge and study spot for honors students to use together. There is a focus on collaboration and innovation as students help to encourage one another through their classes, projects or events. The collaborative environment helps to enrich the students’ experience and time at the Honors College.
Exceptional Academics
Should I consider a college honors program for its academics?
The Honors College offers courses designed to push students beyond the standard curriculum. These courses and coursework give students the opportunities to practice helpful skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving and leadership.
The Honors College does its best to prepare and educate its students by offering various courses dedicated to honors students. These specific classes provide advantages to students by having smaller class sizes with a cap of 40 students.
These courses give students the opportunity to earn honors credit toward their graduation. If you’re interested in reviewing the full list of courses, you can see it in the Honors College Course Catalog.
Transformative Programs
Another of the Honors College benefits is the many transformative programs they offer. The Honors College provides designed professional and leadership development programs to Honors College students each year at no charge. These programs allow students to be part of a small cohort and to participate in activities that may help them develop new skills, learn new topics and prepare for their future careers.
The Honors College programs include:
- FLIGHT Peer Mentorship Program
- Inside Entertainment
- Public Square Series
- Canyon Civic Institute
- Pre-Health Medical and Graduate School Prep Program
- Young Athena Valley of Sun Leadership Program
- Leadership in Action Institute and Fellowship
- P.A.C. Professional Development Program
To learn more about what each program may offer, you can explore all of the honors programs here.
