Honors College

HONORS COLLEGE Learn more at www.uwstout.edu/honors

HONORS COLLEGE

550 STUDENTS SMALL CLASS SIZES UNDER 25 40+ HONORS COURSES TO SELECT FROM EACH YEAR

The Honors College at the University of Wisconsin-Stout offers unique academic opportunities to complement undergraduate education. Drawing students from every major, our Honors curriculum is designed to enrich educational experiences, foster more in-depth learning and produce creative thinkers and leaders. Our University prides itself in producing highly skilled and marketable graduates, and the Honors College supplements the career-focused mission of the university by encouraging students to take intellectual risks and lead their peers in solving local and global problems. This allows students to chart new career paths and find their place in a broader world. UW-Stout’s Honors College began as the University Honors Program in 1994 and has since grown to serve over 550 students today. We are one of only three Honors Colleges within the UW System.

THE PROGRAM

COURSES

RECENT COURSES • The History of Mad Science • Clickbait: News, Media and Politics in the U.S. • Foundations of Two-Dimensional Design • Jazz History • After 9/11: American Literature of Public Crisis • Biology of Plants and People • The Geography of Food • 40+ courses across all fields of study Honors doesn’t add requirements or time to graduation for your degree – every Honors course helps students fulfill University requirements and keeps you on the path toward your goals. Honors courses are designed for students who want to embrace learning, get involved in sharing ideas and get the most out of their academic experience. You’ll learn how to bounce ideas off of others, think collaboratively and learn actively – both inside and out of the classroom.

“Some of the discussions I’ve had in courses and at colloquium have pushed my thinking and expanded my insight on the world.” Emma DeRubeis | Human Development & Family Studies

One of the most rewarding parts of the program is an opportunity to design your dream project. These self directed projects can range from traditional academic research to creative works or service projects. You will come up with the idea, and have the opportunity to connect with a mentor who will work with you one on-one. The Honors College can help secure funding for materials, provide a chance to present your final product at a national conference and will support you in exploring something you’re truly passionate about. INDEPENDENT PROJECTS • Fabricating a photochemical reactor • Learning how to make a glass-blown chandelier • Researching the history of rugby and designing a plan to expand youth interest in the sport • Publishing a college cookbook, set of original poetry, or travel memoir • Building a 3D printer SOME RECENT PROJECTS

COLLOQUIA & EVENTS

Each semester, all Honors students participate in a common reading and discussion for one night over a meal, which we refer to as Honors Colloquium. In addition, students have the option to participate in numerous events from field trips to film screenings, invited speakers, service projects, social events and meals in the Honors lounge. There is always something exciting going on in Honors, and you can choose to get as involved as you’d like to be.

OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS

• Small classes taught by enthusiastic and talented faculty • Undergraduate research programs

• Field trips and conferences • Study abroad opportunities • A supportive community of motivated students and a small college feel within a larger University • Additional scholarship opportunities • Personalized advising and priority registration • Academic distinction upon graduation, which is recognized by discerning employers and graduate programs • Optional participation in the Honors Residence Hall living community • Access to the Honors College lounge in the library where you can drop in to relax, study, play a game, have a free snack or cup of coffee and generally have an extra home away from home!

“Honors was a great way to make friends in a community right away and make the beginning of college a little bit easier.” Ryan Moenning | Business Administration

HOW TO APPLY

“Honors gave me the opportunity to push myself further within the college experience and find interest in every subject. The Honors professors also gave me the opportunity to learn and apply knowledge in multiple ways” Anna Busch | Art Education “I feel that being an active participant in the Honors College has introduced me to a lot of opportunities to put myself in leadership roles, something that I would not have taken advantage of before. I have also become much more mindful of my own thought processes and ethical framework.” Jessi Goodell | Graphic Design & Interactive Media

• Our admission process is a holistic review of a student’s academic credentials including ACT scores, high school GPA/rank and performance on our admissions essay. • Most join when they are incoming first-year students, but transfer and current students are also eligible to apply. • We seek students who are curious, passionate and ready to contribute to a vibrant community of learners. • Honors scholarship opportunities also exist for well qualified students.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM, CONTACT:

Honors College 315 10th Ave East 430 Robert S. Swanson Library and Learning Center

“The lengths that Honors takes to bring people together – from the living community to the various events – really helps bring its members together” David Hillenbrand | Industrial Design

University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI 54751-0790

Phone: 715-232-1455 E-mail: honors@uwstout.edu

www.uwstout.edu/honors