Scholarships and aid
In addition to a one-time scholarship, you may qualify for considerable aid based on academic achievement and/or financial need.
Why Honors?
Priority registration
Register before the seniors! Priority registration helps you get in the courses you want while avoiding common issues.
Honors House
Live with a like-minded cohort of academically motivated students. Enjoy additional social activities and leadership programs.
Students in Fredonia's Honors Program are smart, talented, hard-working, and looking for students like them to share in the unique opportunities available. The Honors Program is open to students who enjoy intellectual challenges and are excited by ideas!
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Honors Mission and Vision:
Honors Mission Statement: The Fredonia Honors Program supports academically motivated students by connecting these students to meaningful opportunities to learn, lead, and live amid a community of like-minded peers.
Honors Vision Statement: The Fredonia Honors Program will be a transformative, comprehensive experience for academically motivated students from diverse backgrounds, providing access to distinctive, high-impact, interdisciplinary learning and leadership opportunities.
Honors Program Requirements:
The 18-credit Fredonia Honors Program is compatible with any college major. To remain in good standing in the program, students must do the following:
- Enroll in a minimum of one Honors course per year. If you do not enroll in an Honors course for two or more consecutive semesters (excluding J-term and summer), you will no longer be considered an Honors Program participant and will forfeit program benefits, including remaining disbursements of the Honors Scholarship. You may email honors.program@fredonia.edu to explore other qualifying experiences, such as HONR 490: Honors internship or an Honors Program learning contract.
- Honors students must also maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.30 to be considered an Honors Program participant and receive program benefits. A one-semester grace period will be granted; no further extensions will be permitted.
Learn Honors
- Study with like-minded students in Honors-only courses and seminars.
- Fulfill core requirements with customized courses on engaging topics.
- Enjoy flexible learning experiences, like study-abroad and undergraduate research opportunities.
- Take advantage of priority course registration, helping you to do more in less time.
Lead Honors
- Be part of a community of student leaders and winners of Fredonia's most prestigious academic awards.
- Take courses specifically designed to develop leadership competencies and presentation skills.
- Become career-ready through internships and Honors-only career consultations
Live Honors
- Live with other Honors students in the Honors House (in Grissom Hall).
- Take part in a variety of events designed to enrich your Honors experience and overall wellness–from guest lectures and career- development workshops to de-stress events.
- Enjoy a dedicated space for Honors students to relax, study, and connect with peers at the Honors Lounge.