Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Honors
Illinois State University's Honors Program provides students with the opportunity to challenge themselves to achieve above and beyond their educational goals. According to the Honors Program's website, "The mission of the Honors Program at Illinois State University is to recruit, challenge, and stimulate academically-talented, culturally and ethnically diverse, and highly-motivated students from all academic disciplines."
The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures strongly encourages LAN majors to apply to and participate in the Honors Program. The Honors Program provides unique opportunities for academic and extracurricular engagement. In addition, it enhances students' resumes and provides them with experiences which will benefit them in their futures.
Honors students interested in Departmental honors should plan to achieve this beginning their junior year.
How to Apply
The Honors Program admits new freshman, current ISU students, and transfer students. Admission is based on a vaierty of criteria. Visit the Honors Program's Admission page to learn more.
How to graduate with Honors IN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES
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Opportunities
The Honors Program offers students a number of opportunities, including:
- advanced honors courses
- involvement in honors organizations and societies
- the ability to live in the Honors House
- research opportunities
- mentorship opportunities
Learn more on the Honors Program's Current Students page.