Find Countless Ways to do the Extraordinary

For talented and motivated students searching for an extra challenge, the University Honors Program offers unique learning opportunities beyond the normal college experience, enriched courses taught by top professors, camaraderie with fellow students and many other benefits.

Like everything at UD, the Honors Program is rooted in Catholic, Marianist traditions. The program encourages social responsibility, ethical action, scholarship, creativity and community engagement.


Honors News and Student Stories
Experiential Learning
9.17.2026
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Annabelle Karch Flies High with the DC Flyers link-arrow link-arrow

My summer in DC: Learning, Growing, and Becoming Who I Want to Be
Honors
9.2.2026
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Honors Student Akshit Battan Makes a Name for Himself at the University of Dayton link-arrow link-arrow

From India to the University of Dayton, Akshit Battan’s journey as a student is just beginning. 
Honors
4.8.2026
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Welcome Dr. Mary-Kate Sableski, Honors Faculty Fellow for Teaching link-arrow link-arrow

Dr. Mary-Kate Sableski has joined the Honors Program as the Honors Faculty Fellow for Teaching. In this role, Dr. Sableski will help improve honors courses by meeting with faculty and strengthening teaching techniques.

Experiential Learning

Enrich Your Experience

Through our signature programs, honors students can gain real-world experience through research, internships, international experiences and faith exploration.

Contact Honors Program
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 0311
937-229-4615 email

Honors Project

As an honors student, you have the opportunity to investigate an important question as part of your honors project. In the process, you'll earn six academic credit hours — and contribute new knowledge to your field.

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