The Honors College
101 Mamie Jenkins Building
(252) 328-6373
www.ecu.edu/honors
honors@ecu.edu

Benefits of the Honors College

An invitation to this program is an honor in itself.  The Honors College at ECU fosters the pursuit of knowledge, skills, and experiences within an innovative multidisciplinary learning environment designed to prepare tomorrow's leaders.

• Students who take honors classes have the opportunity to closely interact with other honor students and faculty.  Honors classes are kept small (15-20) and are taught by some of the most exciting instructors on campus.
• Incoming freshmen honors students are required to live together in the Honors College Living/Learning community in a designated ECU residence hall.  Research shows that these types of communities allow for greater academic success.
  
• Students have the opportunity and are strongly encouraged to participate in study abroad programs while in school.
  
• Students may travel to state and national honor conventions and present papers or make presentations.
  
• Students may apply for Undergraduate Research Assistantships. 
  
• Students are assisted in applying for graduate fellowships and for the Fulbright, Marshall, Rhodes and various other scholarships.
  
• Honors students have the privilege of early registration with the assistance of the honors academic advisors.
  
• Students have the opportunity to use a special study room in Joyner Library.
  
• Graduation from the Honors College offers recognition for your academic excellence and could open doors to graduate or professional schools and exceptional career opportunities.