Program Benefits

There are many benefits of being admitted to Marymount’s Honors Program. Some of these include:

One-on-one faculty mentoring on research projects of the student’s choice.
Priority course registration.
Personal satisfaction in completing academically challenging coursework in small classes.
Prestige of being an Honors student.
Final transcripts and diplomas will denote “Honors Program Scholar” and being awarded an Honors medallion to wear during commencement activities.

Program Benefits

The opportunity to live in our apartment-style Honors Living-Learning Community (LLC) in Ostapanko.
Strong sense of community.
Exclusive access to an Honors Student Lounge, with computers, free printing, study supplies, a TV, a full kitchen, couches, and quiet study space.
Additional advising and mentoring from the Honors Program Director and Honors staff to complement their major program advising.

Summer study abroad opportunity at the University of Oxford where you could earn 3 honors tutorial credits.
The benefit of taking up to 2 credit hours over the standard maximum of 18 credit hours of academic coursework in a given semester without incurring an overage charge.
The opportunity to take a graduate course, which will count towards their Honors Program requirements.
Guaranteed admissions to most Marymount University graduate programs. Preferred admissions to other graduate programs.
Extended library lending privileges.

The Honors Program will sponsor a variety of co-curricular activities including dinners with professors, museum visits, professional development workshops, lectures, service opportunities, and social events.
The DISCOVER Program provides stipends and housing for students who are interested in working with faculty on research projects during the summer.
The Discover and/or Honors program will offer travel money for students attending and presenting their Honors work at professional conferences.
And so much more! Apply today!