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Honors Program

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.

Program Overview and FAQ
Signature Opportunities
Honors Events
Honors Staff
Fast Facts

6 Signature Programs

provide unique experiential learning opportunities and are designed just for honors students

2 types

of honors diplomas are available
Honors News and Student Stories
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.
Honors
3.11.2026
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Research with a Purpose: Olivia Upchurch's Story link-arrow link-arrow

The University Honors Program (UHP) is a rich resource that fosters growth in students’ understanding of their vocations through a number of resources and programs. Olivia Upchurch chose to take advantage as a way to challenge herself.
Honors
2.18.2026
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Sam Conley: Using Electrical Engineering to Keep the Lights On link-arrow link-arrow

The University of Dayton Honors Program challenges students beyond the classroom, igniting a spark that pushes students to make real change in the world. One Honors Program student, Sam Conley, is using his passions for humanitarian work and engineering to help our local community in need.
Experiential Learning

Enrich Your Experience

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

Explore the Honors Project