Honors College: Where Ambition Meets Opportunity
At North Dakota State University, the Honors College is where you find your horizon and shape what’s possible.
It’s a community of bold thinkers who ask big questions, push boundaries and make a real impact. Here, curiosity meets purpose and new ideas take form, shaping the future in ways that matter.
Why choose NDSU’s Honors College?
A Place for Bold Ideas
The Honors College at NDSU invites you to think boldly, collaborate generously and see possibilities everywhere.
An Abundance Mindset
The NDSU Honors College is driven by an abundance mindset. You’ll learn through small, discussion-based courses, interdisciplinary inquiry and direct mentorship that turn ideas into impact while exploring emerging technologies such as AI, sustainability, policy, the arts, sciences and more.
Support That Fuels Your Future
Honors College students are eligible for up to $25,000 per year toward tuition, fees, housing and meals — for up to four years. This support helps you focus on discovery rather than finances.
Find Your Herd
During your first two years, you’ll live in the newly renovated Pavek Hall alongside peers to spark collaboration, innovation and community. Honors students experience a purposeful living-learning environment built for connection.
Think Boldly. Lead Confidently. Impact Globally.
The NDSU Honors College empowers you to go beyond traditional learning to create, lead and drive change that connects classroom knowledge with global perspectives.
Here, learning isn’t limited to lectures; it’s an experience designed to prepare you to lead with confidence and contribute meaningfully to the world.
What makes the Honors experience distinctive?
Early Move-In and Community Building
Start each semester with an early move-in experience that includes workshops and activities to help you build connections and hit the ground running.
Human Potential Studio
Collaborate in a dedicated space designed for creativity, innovation, and teamwork — exclusive to Honors College students.
Faculty and Community Fellows
Continue working alongside experts and leaders who mentor you through collaborative opportunities and help you shape your next bold step.
Structured Pathway with Flexibility
Complete 18 to 20 Honors credits that count toward general education requirements. Years one and two offer intentional, structured experiences while years three and four provide flexibility so students from any major can pursue their passions.
E-Portfolios from Day One
Begin building your digital portfolio in your first year and carry it forward throughout your time at NDSU, showcasing your growth and achievements.
Immersive Learning
Step outside the classroom during Immersion Weeks to learn from local startups, national organizations and global nonprofits — connecting theory with action.
Honors Research and Creative Activities
Earn credit by creating, not just completing. Develop projects, research ideas, or ventures that make an impact in your community or field.
This is Your Moment to Shape What’s Next
Apply today and claim your place in a community that believes in your potential. Once admitted, students who meet the requirements (3.98+ GPA or 3.0+ GPA & 30+ ACT [1370+ SAT]) will be invited to apply through the scholarship application, which opens Nov. 1.
- Apply to North Dakota State University
- Submit the scholarship application and supplemental Honors College application by the priority deadline of Dec. 1, 2025.