Honors College Orientation Guide

Our History: Est. 1994

In 1994, we began as a very small program, intended to bring together students who were seeking more from their time here at Stout Polytechnic. Those students read books together, engaged in lively discussions, took courses together, attended events, and completed projects. Very o en with soup. Fast forward more than 30 years. Currently, more than 400 students participate in the Honors College. We may be larger, but the core experience has not changed.

Our Pillars: Polytechnic Values

CURIOSITY. You wanna know. We wanna know. We want you to know. So let’s go know. Higher education is driven by curiosity. ENGAGEMENT. Learning is active. Living is active. We call it engagement when we get involved in everything the college experience has to o er. COMMUNITY. The Honors College brings together curious and engaged people—including students, faculty, sta , alumni, and community members. We want you to connect, make friends, and network.

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