Academics at the Honors College
The Honors College at Stony Brook University offers a transformative academic experience designed to enrich and complement your chosen major. Whether you're passionate about Art History, Astronomy, Music, Mathematics, or any of the 150+ academic programs available, the Honors College curriculum will inspire you to explore new ideas, challenge yourself intellectually, and prepare for a future of meaningful impact.
Unlock Your Potential: Opportunities Inside and Outside the Classroom
Inside the Classroom
Specialized Honors Curriculum: Engage in exclusive courses designed for Honors College students to foster critical
thinking, interdisciplinary exploration, and leadership skills.
Faculty Mentorship: Learn from renowned faculty members dedicated to providing personalized guidance
and mentorship, ensuring your academic success and professional growth.
Interdisciplinary Learning: Tackle complex global challenges through small, discussion-based classes that integrate
diverse fields of study, preparing you to think critically and solve real-world problems.
Faculty Engagement: Learn from dedicated instructors who bring expertise and mentorship to help you
thrive academically and beyond.
Priority Registration: Benefit from early course registration to customize your academic path and ensure
access to classes that align with your goals.
Research and Creative Projects: Collaborate directly with faculty mentors on advanced research or creative endeavors,
gaining unparalleled experience in your area of interest.
Honors College Cohort: Study alongside a small, tight-knit community of motivated peers who share your
passion for academic excellence.
Outside the Classroom
Exclusive Honors Events: Attend Honors-only events, such as distinguished speaker series, research symposia,
and cultural excursions, curated to enrich your academic and personal development.
Residential Community: Live in dedicated Honors College housing, fostering connections with like-minded
peers in a vibrant, intellectually stimulating environment.
Leadership Opportunities: Build leadership skills through roles such as Honors Ambassadors, peer mentors,
or event coordinators, all exclusive to Honors College students.
Service-Learning Projects: Participate in service initiatives designed specifically for Honors College students,
allowing you to contribute meaningfully to the campus and surrounding community.
Experiential Learning: Fulfill your EXP+ requirement through unique opportunities tailored to Honors College
students, such as exclusive internships, study abroad programs, and hands-on research
projects.
Tailored Career Support: Receive specialized career and graduate school advising through Honors College resources,
including workshops, networking events, and one-on-one guidance.
Our Course Offerings
HON 101: Intro to Honors College & Stony Brook
HON 105: Exploration of Human Knowledge
HON 106: Exploration of Human Experience
HON 110 to HON 120: Honors Topics
HON 200: Multiple Disciplinary Approaches
HON 201: The Arts and Society
HON 205: Ideas Lab I
HON 275: University Honors Fellows Seminar
HON 276: University Honors Fellows Practicum
HON 300: Honors Special Topics
HON 301: Science, Engineering, Medicine, and Society
HON 305: Ideas Lab II
HON 310: Honors Experiences
HON 401: Global Issues
HON 475: Honors College Teaching Practicum
HON 490: Social Analysis Capstone
HON 491: Social Impact Capstone
HON 495: Honors College Senior Project/Thesis I
HON 496: Honors College Senior Project/Thesis II