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The mission of the Springfield College Honors Program is to cultivate and nourish a diverse, inclusive community of highly-motivated academic leaders who ask difficult questions, respect different approaches and points of view, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge and understanding. Through experiences both in and out of the classroom, the Honors Program prepares graduates to approach life with curiosity and an openness to inquiry, and to inspire these qualities in others.

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Our Honors Program might be right for you if...

...you are curious. You ask questions, you value learning about many subjects, and you like when your learning extends beyond the classroom.

...you are up to a challenge.  You don’t take the easy route, and you take responsibility for your learning.

...you are excited.  You want to be part of a close community of faculty and scholars, and you’re drawn to the life of the mind.

Students Accepted to the Program Will Enjoy

  • Small classes and seminars;
  • Enriching academic and cultural experiences outside the classroom;
  • Opportunities for not only in-depth learning in a major program of study but also broader, deeper interdisciplinary learning;
  • Extensive mentoring from outstanding faculty, including opportunities for independent research, scholarship, and creative endeavors;
  • $2,000 Honors Program Scholarship each year for up to four years, in addition to any other merit scholarships earned (students must maintain eligibility for their merit scholarship);
  • Opportunities to participate in professional conferences and workshops, and to build relationships with honors students at other institutions;
  • Assistance in exploring and applying to post-graduate fellowships and graduate programs; and
  • The benefit of being part of a small, diverse learning community within an institution that prides itself on academic excellence.

Welcome to our Honors Program

Incoming first-year students of high achievement and promise will be invited to apply after their admission to the College. First-year students with successful fall semesters also may apply.

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Grow as a thinker and leader

Cultivate skills in collaboration, independent study, and life-long learning.

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Be inspired and challenged

Join a community of curious, highly motivated faculty and students.

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Research, discover, and synthesize

Explore the connections between different subjects, and find new ways of understanding the world.

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Learn outside the classroom

Visit museums and cultural sites; attend lectures, performances, and concerts; and travel to new places.

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Director's Welcome

Honors Program students, prospective students, families, and friends:

Warm greetings from members of the Springfield College Honors Program!

Our program began in 2019, and our goal is to provide rich, engaging learning experiences, in and out of the classroom, for Honors Program students and for the wider College community.

To prospective and current students who are interested in our program, I would love to tell you more about our courses and faculty. I could meet with you by video conference, or in person when you visit campus. And to the families and friends of our current students, please help us in our work by modeling to our students what lifelong learning looks like!

Take care,

Rebecca Lartigue, PhD
Director, Honors Program
Professor of English, Department of Literature, Writing, and Journalism

Rebecca Lartigue PhD
"I am enrolled in the Honors Program, which not only enables me to learn the material in greater depth but also provides flexibility to explore my interests. I've had the opportunity to take colloquium classes where we discuss topics in detail, and I’ve pursued my own interests further through independent studies guided by the Honors Program director over the summer." Hrishikesh Lamichhane, Class of 2025
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