The Renée Crown University Honors Program provides a compelling educational experience for accomplished students. Individuals who seek academic challenge and are prepared to invest the extra effort required to meet that challenge will flourish in this demanding and rewarding program.
Syracuse University has had an Honors Program since 1963. In 2002, a gift from the family of Trustee Emerita Renée Crown enabled an ambitious revision of the program to enhance the Honors experience for students from across the University's schools and colleges. The Honors Program engages students through enriched intellectual breadth and depth, written and oral communication, collaborative capacity, global awareness, and civic engagement.
While students pursue their chosen academic course of study in their individual departments, schools, and colleges, they immerse themselves in curricular enrichment and innovative scholarship offered by the Program's seminars, cultural events, and close contact with faculty and other Honors students. Additionally, The Honors Program provides a variety of funding opportunities for students to travel abroad, develop professionally in conferences, research, and internships, and more deeply explore their final Honors Thesis project.
The Program is open to qualified students in all of the University's undergraduate schools and colleges.
Admissions to Renée Crown University Honors Program for incoming students is handled by the Office of Admissions. Any questions about Honors Program admissions for incoming students can be directed to orange@syr.edu.
Admissions information for current Syracuse University students can be found here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Honors courses are smaller in size and engage the material in great depth and detail. Honors students enjoy the experience of a small class where the quality of discussion is excellent. Students report that this connection enhances their learning.