Honors Program
Step into Conrad Hall, surrounded by vital campus resources like the Center for Health and Innovation, the CUB Dining Hall, and the DuPont Ball Library. In the Honors Program, you're positioned at the forefront of intellectual exploration and innovation. Your education blends theory with practical application, crafting you into a leader ready to impact the world. Keep in touch with the Honors Program on our Instagram page.
Related Programs:
Why Honors Program at Stetson University?
Join a community of high achievers on a transformative journey, where you'll refine your critical thinking and decision-making skills to impact the world. Customize your major to match your passions and connect with top-tier professors, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Dive into customized courses featuring real-world case studies and community engagement, with expert mentorship and access to exclusive funding.
Enhance your leadership skills and career potential through personalized advising, workshops, and networking. Participate in the Honors Council or the Nexus Initiative to gain invaluable experiences supported by faculty, alumni, and industry leaders. Engage in interdisciplinary projects that tackle societal challenges. Contribute to Nexus Insight publications, create multimedia content through Nexus Sound, and participate in Nexus Conversations to develop impactful solutions.
Interested in this program?
Take the next step and let us know that you were here.
"If we could summarize Stetson Honors Program in one sentence, it would say that Honors has one goal: to remove all barriers to your imagination and ambitions. Truly, the sky is the limit. It compares to the resources of an Ivy League school."
Yohann C. Ripert, Director of the Honors Program
"The Honors Program has taught me that it is okay to agree and disagree with people's thoughts and to think about the media I consume, particularly about the source of information, fallacies, methods of reasoning, and implications of reasoning."
Alyssa Pavek '23 Honors Program
Career Outcomes
Professional
Fields
Our alumni thrive in diverse industries, from technology and business to public service and academia. Meet Sally Ancheva, who now works for the European Union.
Graduate
Studies
Many continue their education in prestigious graduate programs across the nation. Meet Ryan Clifton, PhD student in Political Science at Duke University.
Innovative
Contributions
Graduates have launched startups, led community projects, and contributed to significant research in their fields. Meet Nesha Mutuku, founder and CEO of Swally.
Preparing You for a Successful Future
In the Honors Program at Stetson University, you'll develop skills that are crucial for any professional field:
- Interdisciplinary Excellence: Enhance your adaptability and problem-solving skills, which are crucial for roles in innovation and strategy.
- Immersive Learning: Gain comprehensive mastery over your subjects, preparing you for advanced positions in research and industry.
- Leadership Development: Build leadership and management skills through internships and governance roles, opening doors to leadership positions.
- Community Engagement: Apply your skills in real-world settings with local nonprofits, demonstrating your ability to initiate change and deliver results.
Empowerment Through Interdisciplinary Innovation
Nexus is more than just a program—it is a launchpad for your ideas. Here, you take the lead in creating interdisciplinary projects that address societal issues of your choice. With 3 tracks, you get a platform to showcase your research and visions to innovators, entrepreneurs, and researchers.
- Nexus Insight: Contribute to and publish in a peer-reviewed journal that connects academic research with practical applications.
- Nexus Sound: Blend artistic creativity with academic insights through music, podcasts, or art installations.
- Nexus Conversations: Engage in thoughtful dialogues, panel discussions, and interviews that delve into complex issues from diverse perspectives.
This initiative shapes innovative leaders ready to make significant contributions to society. By connecting you to real-world challenges, you create impactful solutions and form a network of visionary leaders poised to transform their communities.
Join Stetson Honors and embark on a transformative journey that equips you to make a meaningful impact in the world.
- Yohann Ripert, PhD, Director of the Honors Program, Associate Professor of French and Francophone Studies
- Randall Croom, PhD, Assistant Director of the Honors Program and Associate Professor of Management
- John Tichenor, PhD, Chair of Management
- Christopher Jimenez, PhD, Associate Professor of English
- Alison Parks, PhD, Assistant Professor of Political Science
- Sam Houston, PhD, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
- Taylor Hibel, EdD, Associate Director of the Bonner Program and Community Partnerships
To apply for the Honors Program, you must first apply to Stetson University via our Early Decision (by November 1) or Early Action (by November 15) decision plan. Once your undergraduate application has been submitted, you will be able to access the Honors Program Application through your Hatter Portal. The Honors Program Application and all supplemental materials are due by December 20.
The Honors Program has two signature courses:
- First Year Seminar (FSEM) that investigates enduring questions. Currently, our question is, "What does a just world look like?"
- Junior Seminar (JSEM) that questions, "What does it mean to live and lead a life that matters?"
In between, Honors students take a series of 0-credit and 2-credit courses designed to develop a sweet spot between academic learning and professional preparation:
- A praxis course that gives you an opportunity to develop a community-engaged project
- A workshop course that trains you to write a proposal for an external grant
- A tutorial course where you create your own course
- An internship course that supports your first professional experience
- A Best Book Club course where we read together four books chosen by students.
Visit Stetson
See for yourself why Stetson continues to be a top spot for learning and exploring.
VisitFinancial Aid
Learn more about the tools you can tap into to make your college experience affordable.
Explore