About Honors
Since 1935, the Honors College has provided enriched learning opportunities at the University of Maine for students of all backgrounds, majors, and interests. Students in the Honors College complete an academic major in one of the university’s five degree-granting colleges while also taking Honors courses that satisfy most of their general education requirements. Honors courses are small, interdisciplinary environments where students and faculty engage in thoughtful, provocative discussions. All Honors students also complete an individualized thesis project under the guidance of a chosen faculty mentor. Honors College graduates gain both a network of supportive peers and mentors as well as a richer understanding of the world around them and their place in it.
Honors College Mission Statement
A welcoming home for those of all backgrounds, majors, and interests, the Honors College empowers students to develop their whole selves as learners and as people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative community that helps students become creative problem-solvers, intellectual risk-takers, and compassionate, engaged citizens.
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Honors in the News
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University of Maine announces fall 2024 Dean’s List
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George Mitchell Peace Scholarship celebrates 25th anniversary
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Ruth Griffith: Peace Scholarship recipient to study economics at University College Cork
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UMaine unveils new Blue Horizons brand campaign
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Klose’s latest book named a finalist in 2024 American Fiction Awards
