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Learning at the Next Level

From taking classes with award-winning faculty to receiving funded research placements, the University of Missouri Honors College allows students to enjoy all the advantages of a large university with the personalized experience of a small college. There are numerous benefits of being in the Honors College, including:

Additional scholarships and awards • Unique study abroad adventures • One-on-one Honors advising • Priority class registration • Priority Honors housing • And more!

Unique, Customizable Curriculum

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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.

Honors Courses

Mizzou Honors College

By the Numbers

130-175

Honors courses per semester

3,100

Honors College students at Mizzou

135

Research placements

Making Connections

Maggie Courtney

Journalism and Sociology, '24

"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."

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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.

Teaching Fellows
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Honors College News and Stories

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Honors College to Welcome Sam Quinones as Cherng Distinguished Scholar

The Mizzou Honors College will welcome journalist and award-winning author Sam Quinones to campus in April as its Cherng Distinguished Scholar.

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Deaton Scholars Program Brings Together Students to Solve Complex Problems

The Deaton Scholars Program has been overseen by the Honors College for the past year, and while there have been a few changes, the mission remains the same – bring together motivated Mizzou students to collaborate on solutions to pressing local and global challenges rooted in poverty.

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Caleb Simpson

Caleb Simpson Named Finalist for Prestigious Truman Scholarship

Caleb Simpson has worked closely with the office for just more than a year on a few different fellowship applications. His hard work paid off recently, as he was named a finalist for the prestigious Truman Scholarship. A competitive national award, the Truman Scholarship identifies aspiring leaders who are in their junior year of college.

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