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
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.
An Empathetic Spirit
Catie Tejeda will graduate with a health science degree, minors in biological sciences and psychological sciences, and the Honors Certificate. Tejeda also served as the student speaker during the Honors College commencement ceremony.
Building Community Through Fitness, Service and Sport
From leading fitness classes across Columbia, to tackling leadership roles for Mizzou women’s rugby, Honors College student and nutrition and exercise physiology major Anna Fairchild has left her mark on the University of Missouri’s campus.