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Why Honors?

The Honors College at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is an intellectually and socially diverse group of engaged students, involved in every major and in all areas of university life.

We provide opportunities for students to enrich their studies with domestic and international travel, undergraduate research and creativity, service-learning, unique interdisciplinary courses, and a community of citizen scholars. Click through the text boxes below to learn more! 

Personal Growth The Honors College promotes personal growth and academic challenges for its students. See How You Could Grow
Small Class Sizes The Honors College experience provides many benefits for students including small classes with lots of personal attention. Learn More About Class Sizes
Scholarships Financial burden doesn't have to be a setback for those wanting to participate in the Honors College experience. Check out the different scholarship opportunities available for students. View Scholarship Opportunities
Living-Learning Community As a first-year Honors Scholar, you will live in one of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½'s Learning Communities, Sandpiper Hall. Learn More About SandPiper Hall
Research Honors Students participate in various research programs and studies throughout their time at UNCW. Read About Research Experiences
Outings Local And Abroad Honors offers exclusive study abroad opportunities, where cohorts of Honors students travel abroad with faculty. Explore Study Abroad Opportunities
Faculty-Student Interaction Within the Honors College, students will experience more opportunities to foster faculty-student relationships. Find Out More About Faculty-Relationships
Unique Seminars Honors interdisciplinary and experiential/enrichment seminars encourage students to study a variety of topics through challenging and provocative pedagogy. Explore Seminar Options
Making A Difference Honors students at UNCW are making a difference outside the classroom as student leaders, researchers, interns, volunteers and more. Check Out How You Could Make A Difference

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