The University Honors Program welcomes applications from qualified students admitted to Iowa State University. Follow the links below to learn more about eligibility and applying to honors.

Benefits of joining the honors program include: 

  • Opportunities for research
  • Faculty interactions
  • Ability to tailor your academic experience
  • 24/7 access to Jischke
  • Priority registration for classes
  • Higher credit limit per semester (21 instead of the standard 18)
  • Ability to check out books from Parks Library for the whole academic year (instead of 2 weeks)
  • Membership to the Honors Student Board
  • Eligibility for Honors Housing
  • Other types of involvement

Prospective Student Admissions

Connect

Honors Ambassadors are happy to share their experiences and answer your questions based on their own experiences in the honors program. Contact the University Honors Program office at 515-294-4371 or email if you'd like to connect with them.

Why Join the University Honors Program?

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Learn what makes the First-Year Honors Program and Upper Division Honors Program so worthwhile.