The central and foundational mission of the Honors Program is to better serve the educational needs of academically talented and highly motivated students at the University. The program encourages the participation of the broadest possible range of talented students. We serve students from most major ethnic groups and a variety of nations. We seek graduates from a variety of secondary schools including: graduates from small Christian academies, from large public high schools, and from elite private schools. Transfer students from two- and four- year colleges are welcomed.

The Honors Program provides students with:

(1) A challenging, enriched, or interdisciplinary curricular module during their first two years,
(2) A specially tailored honors course of study during their final two years, and
(3) Substantial scholarship support.

Additionally,

The University Scholars Program exists to provide additional scholastic opportunity to very talented students.

The New Summer Scholars Program is geared toward enhancing the preparation for college and academic success of rising juniors, rising seniors and graduating seniors in selected area school districts.

Summer Honors Institute, for gifted high school students, recognizes that gifted students need to investigate the real-world applications of their academic and personal gifts and talents.