About the Honors College
Areas of study at the University of Wyoming Honors College are broad and exciting.
You’re given the chance to widen your understanding of our world through courses such
as Race & Racism, Diplomacy & Negotiation or Love & Sex in the Global Economy.
Deepen your appreciation of film through the Spielberg & America course or enter the
mind of a master playwright during Shakespeare in England & Italy.
The Honors College cultivates a one-of-a-kind academic experience that informs your
perspective. Here are some other courses you might take as an Honors student:
- Neuroscience and Law
- Mass Media and Collective Consciousness
- Disney Discourse
- Pandemics and Outbreaks
The faculty at the Honors College believes strongly in the impact of a study abroad
experience. We’ve supported 300+ students throughout the past 4 years with scholarship
resources that make these important opportunities affordable.
We’ve met the increased student demand for study abroad programs by adding over 17
courses as diverse as what we offer on campus. We live in a global community; recognizing
this and being part of that community are fundamental steps to fully engaging with
your university experience.
Learning beyond the classroom can lay the foundation for leadership development. The
SOAR program is an Honors College requirement that fosters your growth in this area
through service, global opportunities, career skills acquisition and research.
SOAR creates a unique environment that supplements your academic learning by preparing
you for the complex and unique challenges you’ll face after your studies.
What Can You Do With An Honors Minor?
Honors College students contribute to the success of our programs by bringing their extraordinary abilities to the challenges we give them. The end result is a student body we couldn’t be prouder of. They’re true representatives of the values we encourage. Our alumni have gone on to become professional actors and filmmakers, exceptional engineers, compassionate leaders, professors in higher education and life-saving healthcare professionals.
- Wyoming State Senator
- Professors of Botany, English, Mathematics
- Doctors of Medicine
- Labor & Delivery Nurses
- Head of Marketing
- Chief Information Officer
- Lead Engineers
- Entrepreneurs
- Program Directors
- Lyft
- Robinhood Markets
- 3M
- Amazon
- Northwestern Mutual
- McKinsey Global Management
- University of Washington
- University of Michigan
- Colorado College
- Columbia University
Certainly! Earning an honors minor can make you more marketable to employers by showing that you're a well-rounded, motivated individual with strong critical thinking and communication skills. It highlights your ability to take on challenging work—qualities that stand out in competitive job markets.
Joining UW’s Honors College offers small, engaging classes, close faculty support and a vibrant academic community. Honors students graduate a semester faster on average than students who have never done Honors, regardless of incoming ACT score, saving time and money, while enhancing their overall college experience!
Get the Most Out of Your College Experience
The University of Wyoming Honors College is a welcoming community where motivated students explore different fields, think creatively and grow personally. With opportunities for original research and collaboration, it’s a great place to challenge yourself, discover new ideas and prepare for success both in and beyond your time at UW!
“The Honors College at UW allowed me to take a break from my STEM classes and really dive deep into the world around me. It helped me develop my own belief system and offered a collaborative space to discuss modern-day issues and ideologies. Because of the Honors College, I feel confident in communicating with others about a diversity of topics in a way that will be constructive and help change the world around me.”
- Katelin Scheuerman | 2022 Honors Graduate
