University Honors Program

Kristen Butterfield from the Honors Program receives the Presidential Award of Excellence at UNH. Read more here.
Professors Nick Smith (pictured) and Mao Chen received faculty awards at this years Honors Faculty Thank You Luncheon.
Honors student Elizabeth O'Malley receiving an award from this year's NH Social Venture Innovation Challenge
Honors students Megan Verfaillie and Jess Manning are the first UNH students to receive a fellowship from the Arctic Domain Awareness Center
Congrats to University Honors graduates Tyler, Madison and Eden, 2018 Fulbright Scholars. Read more here

Welcome to The University Honors Program!

The University Honors Program provides an enhanced academic experience for intellectually motivated students. It also draws together a rich community of peer scholars attracted by a history of academic excellence and intellectual curiosity.

Members of the University Honors Program enjoy an Honors residential hall, dynamic Honors courses, a comprehensive mentoring program, individual advising, and enjoyable Honors activities. Participants discover that being a part of Honors is more than a distinction; it is an enriched University experience.

Come discover the University Honors Program for yourself.

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Upcoming Honors Events

December 3rd, 2019
Criminal Minds: Substance Use and Mental Health in the Justice System 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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Featured Course

Professor Richman teaching — Professor Richman

Theatre and Social Justice (THDA 440A)

This course examines to what degree dramatic literature and theatre art has effected socio-political change in the past, and in the present, through an in-depth exploration of texts, artistic methods and theatrical techniques. Students will create theatrical art related to various sociopolitical issues. Absolutely no experience in theatre is necessary, as this course is built around the premise that we all have the ability to create art and affect politics and society.

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