About the Honors Program

The Honors Program at Colorado State University is over 50 years old and it still remains committed to the ideals envisioned by its founder, Professor Willard Eddy. In 1957, the same year that the University changed its name from Colorado A&M to Colorado State University, Willard Eddy created the foundations of the Honors Program. Today, the program continues to build on this framework by enrolling outstanding students and recruiting excellent teaching faculty; offering small classes, such as interdisciplianary seminars; and developing students' intellectual capabilities, personal talents, and character through curricular and co-curricular learning experiences. You can learn more about the history of the Honors Progam here.

Today, there are over 1,140 students participating in Honors and approximately 340 new students enroll each year. These students receive a world class education and the personalized attention typically found in a small college. The Honors Program faculty, staff, and students create a welcoming community of support, a home away from home, and the option to live in the Honors Residential Learning Communities in Edwards Hall and the Academic Village. The Honors Program sponsors leadership, service, and social activities to encourage an ethic of involvement.

Honors students enhance the undergraduate experience by improving the learning environment in classes and by participating in leadership, service, research, sports, artistry, and study abroad. Because Honors students enrich the entire undergraduate experience, the University has made the Honors Program one of its highest priorities. We encourage you to look at our website and learn more about us!