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
At NDSU, we’re 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 AI, sustainability, policy, the arts, sciences and more.
Support That Fuels Your Future
Honors College students are eligible for up to $25,000/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 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 extends beyond the classroom and connects with global perspectives.
Here, learning isn’t limited to lectures; it’s an experience that prepares you to lead with confidence and contribute meaningfully to the world.
Innovative honors experiences include:
Synergistic Initiatives – Work with a team to tackle real-world questions — from sustainable agriculture to AI ethics to community innovation — through classroom projects, workshops and hands-on research or creative activities.
Immersion Weeks – Step outside the classroom and into the field. Learn from local startups, national organizations and global nonprofits as you connect theory with action.
Honors Research and Creative Activities – Earn credit by creating, not just completing. Develop a project, research idea or venture that makes an impact in your community or field.
Faculty and Community Fellows – Be mentored by experts and leaders who help you explore your purpose, expand your potential and shape your next bold step.
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 GPA requirements (3.98-4.00 GPA or 3.0+ GPA & 30+ ACT [1370+ SAT]) will be invited to apply via the scholarship application, which opens November 1.
- Apply to North Dakota State University
- Submit the scholarship application and supplemental Honors College application by the priority deadline of December 1, 2025.