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Ever wish a class delved a little deeper into a particular topic? Or maybe you just hope for lively discussions in any course you take. At Le Moyne, share your intellectual curiosity with other like-minded students and faculty through the Integral Honors Program.
No matter your passion of study – liberal arts, humanities, the arts, natural science, social sciences – you can nurture your critical thinking skills through Honors courses, seminars, trips and the opportunity to write a Senior Honors Thesis. Integral Honors is the highest undergraduate degree Le Moyne awards, giving you a competitive advantage when applying for your next step after graduation.
8 Courses Seven take the place of Core Requirements – the remaining course focuses on research for your Honors Capstone Project.
“Saturday Seminar” An annual one-day workshop on a special topic that includes faculty-led small-group discussions, film screenings and larger activities
Trips, Movie Nights, Oh My! Honors students determine and organize much of the Honors programming themselves
8 Courses Seven take the place of Core Requirements – the remaining course focuses on research for your Honors Capstone Project.
“Saturday Seminar” An annual one-day workshop on a special topic that includes faculty-led small-group discussions, film screenings and larger activities
Trips, Movie Nights, Oh My! Honors students determine and organize much of the Honors programming themselves
Current high school seniors may apply to join the Integral Honors Program by completing and submitting the application below. Completed applications are due on Friday, February 6. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at honors@lemoyne.edu.
Le Moyne honors students choose topics they want to research, work closely with a faculty mentor and have a say in their honors experience.
Learn more about courses, requirements and opportunities for the Integral Honors Program
Current High School Seniors:
The application for current high school seniors to join the Integral Honors Program Class of 2030 is now available and is due no later than Friday, February 6, 2026.
Current First-Year Le Moyne Students:
First-year students at Le Moyne may apply to join the Integral Honors Program during the fall semester. The application for the Class of 2029 has now closed.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at honors@lemoyne.edu.
Honor students receive several benefits during their time in the program. Here are a few:
While Honors students focus on their studies, they also fully participate in various ways across campus. Honors students are active in sports, lead co-curricular organizations, serve as Resident Advisors, assist with Campus Ministry, share their talents at the Performing Arts Center, study abroad, work as tutors… the sky’s the limit!
Yes, all majors – including Undeclared – are eligible. And since virtually all Honors courses substitute your core requirements, you usually don’t have to take additional classes. Please note, though, that specific programs (e.g., nursing) do require advanced planning, so students should meet with the Honors Program Director to map out course progression early.
Thoughtful reflection, openness to new and different viewpoints and active participation in the discussion of ideas are expected of Honors students. Honors courses are challenging, but the intellectual journey is exciting, and the rewards are great.
Honors courses are taught by a select team of faculty from a range of disciplines. Professors draw upon their intellectual specializations when teaching Honors courses, modeling enthusiastic, engaged and ongoing scholarship.
There’s no specifically designated Honors housing. However, incoming residential students can request to live with another Honors student.
Yes – though you will need to plan your course of study, especially your senior year, very carefully with both the Honors Director and your faculty advisor in your second year. Planning is essential to accommodate all your required education courses and your Senior Honors Capstone Project.
You may withdraw from the Honors Program at any time by following appropriate procedures to ensure that you can graduate without having to complete the remaining Honors Program courses.
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