About the Honors Program

Mercer University's Honors Program seeks to enrich the learning environment for both students and faculty members. By doing so, it invites new and higher levels of excellence in student research and creative accomplishments. It particularly works to foster a sense of academic community among faculty members and students of outstanding ability through its cultural events, its sponsored activities, and its four-year, interdisciplinary course of study that culminates in a project.

The curriculum is flexible enough to accommodate students who are pursuing a wide variety of majors in Mercer's undergraduate colleges and schools. The program's core provides students with a unifying and coherent experience throughout their four years at Mercer. Electives allow students to direct their own course of study tailored to their own interests and degree plans.

The Honors program emphasizes research, service learning, and study abroad. Myriad opportunities to learn in different ways await exceptionally talented and promising students, adding value to their campus experience and enhancing their preparation for life after graduation.