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Honors Program

Become the brightest of the OBU Bison as an Honors student. Learn more about how to apply for the Honors Program and what perks come with membership.

Apply for Advanced Study with Perks

Take your education further through OBU’s University Honors Program, where curious students dive into Great Books, classical history and thought-provoking questions beyond the typical curriculum. Honors students join one of three houses — Augustine, Lewis or Luther — to build a close-knit community. Explore the OBU Honors Program and discover how to apply.

Honors Admission Requirements

  • 3.5 GPA A minimum 3.5 GPA is required for admission.
  • ACT 29 A minimum ACT score of 29 is required.
  • SAT 1350 A minimum SAT score of 1350 is required.
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Exclusive Travel Study Courses

Explore the world through monthlong, low-cost travel study courses available exclusively to Honors students. Past courses have taken students to England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and France.

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Graduate with Distinction

An Honors designation celebrates your commitment to rigorous study and gives you a distinctive academic credential to carry into graduate school or the job market.

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Reserved Study Space

Honors students have access to reserved study space designed to give you a dedicated place to read, study, collaborate and dive deeper into your work.

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Small Class Size

Small Honors classes create space for meaningful conversation, challenging questions and in-depth discussion with professors and fellow students.

A Curriculum Founded in the Classics: Great Books and Why You Should Read Them

The Great Books curriculum takes you through classical history and literature from the ancient, classic and medieval eras. Whether on campus or abroad, Honors students also take colloquia, which are small, seminar-style classes on specialized topics. Colloquia allow students to take classes on subjects outside their chosen majors, broadening their horizons by investigating fascinating topics such as “Musings on the Multiverse”; “Plagues, Pandemics, and Biowarfare”; “Theological Animation in ‘Veggie Tales’”; or “The Medieval Roots of The Lord of the Rings.”

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Honors Student Graduation Requirements

The honors college requirements are designed to complement your major while challenging you throughout your college experience.

  • Completion of the Honors core
  • Pass four colloquia courses
  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5
  • Complete an Honors capstone for graduation “With University Honors”