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Admissions

Honors Program

Join the honors community, a group of intellectually curious students and faculty who work together to explore unique topics and make connections both in and out of the classroom.

What is the Honors Program?

Honors students at St. Ambrose are committed to excelling in college. Beyond a standard of excellence, joining the St. Ambrose Honors Program gives you a community all your own.

Start off the program with wide-ranging, interdisciplinary discussions in the Honors core courses. Later, work with a faculty member to develop a research project or scholarly activity.

Whether you're participating in interdisciplinary discussions or creating a project in your field of study, our Honors Program provides invaluable experience to jumpstart your career when you complete your degree. 

Benefits of joining the Honors Program

What do students at St. Ambrose love about our Honors Program? Benefits include: 

  • Priority status when registering for classes
  • Early move-in opportunities
  • Honors notated on your transcript
  • New friends and social events throughout the year
  • Exclusive access to the Honors House for social events and quiet study areas for individuals or groups
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Join the Fighting Bees at SAU

Applying to SAU is your first step toward joining the SAU beehive, a place you can become who you were meant to be and be the good you want to see.