{"id":34318,"date":"2024-11-14T14:13:19","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T19:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/admission\/?page_id=34318"},"modified":"2026-08-05T11:13:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T15:13:19","slug":"honors-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/admission\/scholarships\/honors-program\/","title":{"rendered":"URI Honors Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero fullwidth  \"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/840\/cr20231018_Salerno_URI_AGonzaPortraits-0113.jpg);background-position:49% 3%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading fullwidth\">The URI Honors Program commissioned portraits of students and alumna artist, AGonza, presented the finished pieces. From left, Lohith Chatragadda, neuroscience and microbiology, Lincoln, RI;&nbsp; Stephen Coutu, Sr., English and psychology, North Kingstown, RI; AGonza, artist; Thelma Iheanacho, pharmaceutical sciences, Lagos, Nigeria; Lina Al Taan Al Hariri, international studies and diplomacy, Syria. (Photo\/Michael Salerno, 2023)<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth type-intro\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/honors\/\">URI Honors Program<\/a> offers high-achieving students a powerful academic experience and a standout undergraduate education. You will dive deeper into your chosen major through small, discussion-based classes that offer opportunities to collaborate with top university faculty. We will support and encourage you to conduct independent research, lead creative projects, engage in real-world problem-solving, and participate in URI\u2019s annual Honors Colloquium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading fullwidth\">As an Honors student you will receive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"type-intro\">An official Honors notation on both your transcript and diploma&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"type-intro\">On-campus Honors housing&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"type-intro\">Priority course registration to optimize your schedule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\\ type-intro\">Specialized guidance from dedicated academic advisors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"fullwidth \">Complete your response to the question on the Common Application about your interest in being considered for the Honors Program. Your statement should be 250 words or less, and the prompt invites you to pitch a creative theme for a future Honors Colloquium, explaining why the topic matters to you, how it connects to current world events, and why it could captivate the attention of the campus community.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"fullwidth\"><strong>Submit your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonapp.org\/explore\/university-rhode-island\">Common Application<\/a> by the priority deadline, December 1.<\/strong><br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose Honors?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth \">The URI Honors Program will enrich your academic experience with smaller, seminar-style classes; interdisciplinary subjects; and an annual colloquium with distinguished speakers exploring current and emerging issues. <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/honors\/spotlights\/\">Read about Honors students and alumni<\/a> who have made an impact across many disciplines locally, nationally, and around the world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hc\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/840\/JaneGoodall.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Honors Colloquium<\/h2><p>One defining moment of your Honors journey is participation in our inspiring yearly Colloquium. The URI\u00a0Honors Program brings in amazing guest speakers including\u00a0scientists, bestselling authors, actors, politicians, activists, and other incredible leaders. Past students have met legends like\u00a0Jane Goodall, actor\u00a0B.D. Wong, and countless other changemakers.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn more about the honors colloquium<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/living-and-learning-communities\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/840\/campusbuilding2.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Honors Housing<\/h2><p>Every first-year residence hall at URI features an Honors community within its Living and Learning Community (LLC), helping students connect with both their academic college and the Honors Program. This gives students a built-in network of motivated peers, dedicated study spaces, and faculty-led programming right where they live. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Explore LLCs and Honors housing<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The URI Honors Program commissioned portraits of students and alumna artist, AGonza, presented the finished pieces. 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