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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.
Inside the Classroom
Dynamic Core Curriculum
- Seminar Courses: Explore interdisciplinary topics with top scholars through five thought-provoking seminars—two in your freshman year, and one annually from sophomore to senior year.
- Elective Mini-Courses: Broaden your horizons with four 1-credit mini-courses on diverse and engaging topics like Positive Psychology, Musical Theater, and Semiotics and Comics.
Start Strong with HON 101
- Begin your Honors journey with HON 101: Introduction to Stony Brook, designed to ease your transition to college, foster community, and encourage intellectual and personal growth.
Capstone Senior Honors Project
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Collaborate with a faculty mentor to complete a two-semester research or creative project.
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Choose unique topics or substitute a department-specific thesis with prior approval.
Outside the Classroom
Opportunities that Inspire
Research That Inspires
- Partner with faculty on groundbreaking research or creative projects in science, art, and media.
- Access resources like the URECA program, offering grants, mentorship, and workshops to support your research goals.
Study Abroad Opportunities
- Expand your global perspective with faculty-led programs in places like Rome, England, and Northern Ireland during winter or summer terms.
Showcase Your Work
- Present your achievements at the Senior Symposium, where you’ll share your capstone project with peers, faculty, and family.