Explore the University Honors Program
From convocation to commencement, we provide exceptional classes, advising, and enrichment opportunities to highly academically motivated undergraduates at the University of Kansas.
Honors by the numbers
127
honors courses offered in the fall 2026 semester universitywide
8
Enhanced Learning Experiences for honors students to choose from
25%
of honors graduates with more than one major, compared to 9% at KU overall
About our program
A founding member of the National Collegiate Honors Council, our program is one of the oldest and most recognized in the nation. We welcome students from each of KU’s professional schools and every major within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Academics
Our students aspire to explore important questions in today’s society within an environment that encourages interdisciplinarity and creativity, as well as depth of expertise in an area of study.
Community
Honors students build community with faculty mentors, dedicated advisors, and peers who join them in co-curricular programming, including the signature, four-year Your Honors Path series.
