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One University. Many Ways to Graduate with Honors.
UO offers two distinct honors pathways: Clark Honors College's small, discussion-based experience and departmental Honors Programs in your area of study. Whatever your goals, there's a place for you here.
Clark Honors College: An Elevated Liberal Arts Education
Join a close-knit community of students pursuing a wide range of studies, with access to the resources of a major research university. Faculty lead small, topic-driven classes and mentor you on your final thesis.
Big Ideas. Three Minutes. Powerful Impact.
The Clark Honors College Experience
- 19 Average number of students per class
- 40+ Academic disciplines
See Where Honors Takes You
Every honors journey looks different. These Ducks turned their curiosity into discovery, leadership, and real-world impact.
How Honors Shaped Two Careers in Science
Olivia Wilborn-Pilotte and Bryn Callie, members of the same ecology lab while at the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø, share how they’ve been guided by the lessons they learned at CHC.
Honors Opens Doors, At Home and Overseas
Charles Petrik, a double major in Global Studies and Geography, gears up for a government internship in Medellin, Colombia, and a leadership conference in Washington, D.C.
Taking Risks and Reshaping the Narrative
Alumni Lorie Acio says Clark Honors College gave her the skills and confidence to rise through the ranks at national news outlets, then launch her own communications firm. Acio was honored with the Distinguished Young Alumni Award by the Alumni Association.
Duck Life with Honors
Get a closer look at the Honors College experience, straight from the students living it.
Think Clark Honors College is for you?
Here’s a list of everything you need to apply, plan your finances, and get started with an individualized academic experience.
Departmental Honors Programs
Pursue advanced study through departmental honors programs across roughly 30 majors. Requirements vary by department.
College of Arts and Sciences
From humanities to the sciences, nearly every College of Arts and Sciences major offers Honors programs, which often culminate in a student thesis based on mentored research.
College of Design
Design students in the Honors Program pursue independent research with faculty mentorship and can apply for funding to support related travel and opportunities.
Lundquist College of Business
As part of the Honors Program, you’ll take honors-level business courses, strengthen your leadership skills, and connect with motivated peers and alumni.
School of Journalism and Communication
Journalism and Communication Honors Program members take small, interdisciplinary classes and conduct original research alongside faculty mentors.
Academic Honors Lists
The UO recognizes outstanding academic achievement through Dean’s List honors each term as well as Phi Beta Kappa and Latin honors awarded at graduation.