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The prestigious Honors College at UMass Boston welcomes first-year, currently enrolled, and transfer students who excel academically, thrive on intellectual challenge, and seek to explore the world in unfamiliar ways.
The Honors College at UMass Boston welcomes first-year, current, and transfer students who aspire academically, thrive on intellectual challenge, and are eager to study complex local and global issues. We invite applications from any student with a minimum GPA of 3.4 at their most recent school (high school or college).
Those who qualify for the Honors College enjoy:
- Interdisciplinary courses that span the sciences, arts, humanities and social sciences—designed by faculty just for honors students
- Small class sizes that foster deep discussions and individual attention
- Development of research skills through senior theses and projects
- Connections to internships, major fellowships, and scholarships
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR THE FALL 2024 SEMESTER
APPLICATIONS FOR THE SPRING 2025 SEMESTER WILL OPEN IN AUGUST 2024