The Honors College at the University of Missouri brings together students who are driven by their love of learning. They are passionate about expanding their knowledge – on topics related to their interest areas as well as the world in general.

Our small, interdisciplinary courses give students the opportunity to build relationships within an incredible community of like-minded individuals. While Mizzou is a large campus with many students, the Honors College gives students the opportunity to learn in smaller groups, where they can form meaningful connections and friendships. The Honors experience is customizable, too, allowing students the chance to earn the 24 credits required for the Honors Certificate in numerous ways. Those opportunities include general and departmental courses, study abroad, research, internships, independent study and graduate coursework.

Honors students are in degree programs from across campus – and there is not one specific path to the Honors Certificate. Students interact and connect with outstanding faculty who encourage deeper conversations and relevant dialogue. The Honors College allows students to explore their passions and meet others who share in the joy of an Honors education.

We have our own core faculty, too, who share their expertise with Honors students and challenge them to expand their ways of thinking.

Mission

• Create an innovative and dynamic curriculum for Honors students, which encourages in-depth study in traditional fields of learning as well as other kinds of intellectual inquiry: interdisciplinary, experiential learning and public scholarship.
• Foster student engagement in scholarship through research and creative works opportunities, study abroad, service-learning, and other experiences that expand learning beyond the classroom.
• Encourage and support close interaction between exceptional students and faculty dedicated to undergraduate education.
• Serve as a meeting ground for people across the campus and community to promote intellectual engagement, academic excellence and civic leadership.

Vision

Our vision is the creation of a close-knit, world-class community of scholars in which students are motivated and challenged by exceptional faculty to develop their curiosity. Graduates of the college become leaders in the application of new knowledge and skills, using their talents and expertise to improve the world around them through lives of meaningful work, community engagement and lifelong learning.