Integral Honors
Why Honors at Le Moyne?
Ever wish a class delved a little deeper into a particular topic? Or maybe you just hope for lively discussions in any course you take. At Le Moyne, share your intellectual curiosity with other like-minded students and faculty through the Integral Honors Program.
No matter your passion of study – liberal arts, humanities, the arts, natural science, social sciences – you can nurture your critical thinking skills through Honors courses, seminars, trips and the opportunity to write a Senior Honors Thesis. Integral Honors is the highest undergraduate degree Le Moyne awards, giving you a competitive advantage when applying for your next step after graduation.
Get to know the Honors Program
8 Courses Seven take the place of Core Requirements – the remaining course focuses on your Senior Honors Thesis
“Saturday Seminar” An annual one-day workshop on a special topic that includes faculty-led small-group discussions, film screenings and larger activities
Trips, Movie Nights, Oh My! Honors students determine and organize much of the Honors programming themselves
8 Courses Seven take the place of Core Requirements – the remaining course focuses on your Senior Honors Thesis
“Saturday Seminar” An annual one-day workshop on a special topic that includes faculty-led small-group discussions, film screenings and larger activities
Trips, Movie Nights, Oh My! Honors students determine and organize much of the Honors programming themselves
Taking You Anywhere You Want to Go
Le Moyne honors students choose topics they want to research, work closely with a faculty mentor and have a say in their honors experience. Here are some examples.
Studying Joyce in Dublin
Honors student Kaelin Foody ’18 experienced James Joyce’s Dublin as a scholar participating in the University College Dublin’s James Joyce Summer School, thanks to the mentorship of Dr. Michael Davis. “I learned quickly that so much of Joyce’s writing is a sort of puzzle with endless depth. We would talk about Joyce’s works. He somehow convinced me to begin the intimidating task of reading Ulysses, and we met to discuss each chapter. His enthusiasm and support was enough to kindle in me an interest in Joyce, and eventually send me off to summer school.”
Orthodontist Dreams Turned to Finance
When honors student Declan Braun ’23 arrived on the Heights, he planned to become an orthodontist. However, he found himself drawn away from that field and toward the complexities of the financial markets. That was the start of what he calls “a three-year-long journey of learning, networking and strategic planning. The faculty have driven home this idea of ‘continual improvement’ in academics and life in general. I welcome constructive criticism, and I think this has allowed me to significantly improve the work that I do.”
Imagine What You Will Do!
Learn more about courses, requirements and opportunities for the Integral Honors Program
Questions About Honors?
Honor students receive several benefits during their time in the program. Here are a few:
- Early course registration
- Course overloads without charge
- Additional points in the housing lottery
- Individualized and ongoing mentorship
- Broader library borrowing privileges
- 24-hour access to the Honors Suite (including an unlimited printing allowance via those facilities)
- Eligibility for “Honors Experience Grants” that support research and travel funding
Honor students receive several benefits during their time in the program. Here are a few:
- Early course registration
- Course overloads without charge
- Additional points in the housing lottery
- Individualized and ongoing mentorship
- Broader library borrowing privileges
- 24-hour access to the Honors Suite (including an unlimited printing allowance via those facilities)
- Eligibility for “Honors Experience Grants” that support research and travel funding
While Honors students focus on their studies, they also fully participate in various ways across campus. Honors students are active in sports, lead co-curricular organizations, serve as Resident Advisors, assist with Campus Ministry, share their talents at the Performing Arts Center, study abroad, work as tutors… the sky’s the limit!
While Honors students focus on their studies, they also fully participate in various ways across campus. Honors students are active in sports, lead co-curricular organizations, serve as Resident Advisors, assist with Campus Ministry, share their talents at the Performing Arts Center, study abroad, work as tutors… the sky’s the limit!
Yes, all majors – including Undeclared – are eligible. And since virtually all Honors courses substitute your core requirements, you usually don’t have to take additional classes. Please note, though, that specific programs (e.g., nursing) do require advanced planning, so students should meet with the Honors Program Director to map out course progression early.
Yes, all majors – including Undeclared – are eligible. And since virtually all Honors courses substitute your core requirements, you usually don’t have to take additional classes. Please note, though, that specific programs (e.g., nursing) do require advanced planning, so students should meet with the Honors Program Director to map out course progression early.
Thoughtful reflection, openness to new and different viewpoints and active participation in the discussion of ideas are expected of Honors students. Honors courses are challenging, but the intellectual journey is exciting, and the rewards are great.
Thoughtful reflection, openness to new and different viewpoints and active participation in the discussion of ideas are expected of Honors students. Honors courses are challenging, but the intellectual journey is exciting, and the rewards are great.
Honors courses are taught by a select team of faculty from a range of disciplines. Professors draw upon their intellectual specializations when teaching Honors courses, modeling enthusiastic, engaged and ongoing scholarship.
Honors courses are taught by a select team of faculty from a range of disciplines. Professors draw upon their intellectual specializations when teaching Honors courses, modeling enthusiastic, engaged and ongoing scholarship.
There’s no specifically designated Honors housing. However, incoming residential students can request to live with another Honors student.
There’s no specifically designated Honors housing. However, incoming residential students can request to live with another Honors student.
Yes – though you will need to plan your course of study, especially your senior year, very carefully with both the Honors Director and your faculty advisor in your second year. Planning is essential to accommodate all your required education courses and your Senior Honors Thesis.
Yes – though you will need to plan your course of study, especially your senior year, very carefully with both the Honors Director and your faculty advisor in your second year. Planning is essential to accommodate all your required education courses and your Senior Honors Thesis.
You may withdraw from the Honors Program at any time by following appropriate procedures to ensure that you can graduate without having to complete the remaining Honors Program courses.
You may withdraw from the Honors Program at any time by following appropriate procedures to ensure that you can graduate without having to complete the remaining Honors Program courses.
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