Honors College

Apply to Honors by Jan. 18

Honors College students sharpen their critical thinking, allowing them to attain comfort with ambiguity, to cultivate innovation and curiosity, and to explore personal values.

Honors Learning Community

Scholarship

The Honors Learning Community is on a waitlist. As space opens, admitted members of the Honors College will be given priority to the vacancies.

Welcome to BGSU Honors

LEARN MORE ABOUT ABOUT FALL 2022 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Presidential Scholar Award (PSA)

Alumni Laureate Scholar (ALS)

McGranaghan Scholar

Honors Virtual Appointments

Virtual Information Sessions

Learn more about our Honors Students of Color

Honors Students of Color

BGSU Honors Students of Color seeks to equip our multicultural students with the confidence, skills, and tools to successfully navigate their experience not only in the Honors College but at BGSU.

Apply to the Honors Learning Community

BGSU Honors Learning Community

Admission into the Honors College does not guarantee a spot in the Honors Learning Community nor is it a requirement

Kaylee Ries, a BGSU Honors College, student who is hailed for her advocacy and public service in Bowling Green and nationwide has been selected as one of only 100 college students across America - and one of only three in Ohio - to receive the inaugural Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service.

Belong.

The Honors College is a challenging and supportive environment where you can discover the best in yourself. Our small class sizes invite thoughtful, spirited interaction among students who draw strength, focus and inspiration from each other. Professors see the best in you, and expect the best from you. Individualized advising and programming helps you to find a community on campus. The Honors College intentionally focuses on building a community where everyone can belong. So, join us on this journey of intellectual discovery.

Stand Out.

Many of our students reflect how the Honors College gives them the confidence to go across campus and make a difference throughout their collegiate career at BGSU and beyond. Honors students participate in ground breaking research, write music, enrich the university by serving in key leadership roles, and travel abroad to deepen their understanding of the world around them. “The Honors College is a place for BGSU’s brightest and best students to thrive. We strive to create a supportive environment for academic and personal growth, and to prepare students for graduation and for lifelong learning and success.” Simon Morgan-Russell, Ph.D., Dean

Student Success Stories

Class of 2022: Schmidthorst College of Business graduate uses time at BGSU to give back, create connections After finding his professional niche during his time at BGSU, Devan Harmych turned his focus to helping others do the same.
First-generation BGSU student chosen for inaugural Obama scholarship for public service BGSU junior is among 100 college students nationwide to be awarded the inaugural Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service aimed at providing greater access to education and exposure to new experiences while pursuing a career in public service.

Go Far.

The Honors College prepares students to enter competitive internships and graduate programs, while also preparing them for the job market. Students who have graduated from BGSU’s Honors College have continued their journey of academic excellence at some of the most rigorous graduate and professional programs in the country and have found success landing jobs at competitive national companies. Just a few of the organizations, graduate schools, and companies are below.

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