Honors College Orientation Guide

Welcome

to Honors

Our History: Est. 1994

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 offer. COMMUNITY. The Honors College brings together curious and engaged people—including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. We want you to connect, make friends, and network.

In 1994, we began as a very small program, intended to bring together students who were seeking more from their time here at Stout. Those students read books together, engaged in lively discussions, took courses together, attended events, and completed projects. Very often 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.