Eastern Illinois University :: Honors College -

Contact Us

Phone
     (217) 581-2017
     (888) 440-4664
Email
     honors@eiu.edu
Fax
     (217) 581-7222
Address
      Honors College
      Booth House
      600 Lincoln Avenue
      Charleston, IL 61920

Welcome to the Honors College

I would like to welcome you and to thank you for your interest in the Honors College at Eastern Illinois University. It gives me great pleasure to tell you a little bit about the Honors College and to further invite you to stop by for a visit when you are in Charleston. Whether you are a prospective student, interested in an affordable education that values the integration of your goals with your long-term success, or returning alumni of the Honors College and Eastern, you will find that there is something here for each of you.

Established in 1982, the Honors College offers its students opportunities to study with some of the best faculty in the university. With all honors classes capped at a maximum of 18 students, you will have engaging discussions with your faculty and have unique experiences in those classes that might not be afforded students outside Honors. We expect that all Honors students aspire to become involved in more than just their classes and so we encourage internships, study abroad, National Student Exchange, and the development of student-faculty mentoring as part of the academic and personal development. Innovative undergraduate curricula, engaging and intellectually stimulating faculty, and a wealth of opportunities are offered through the Honors College and its various programs.

Alumni of the Honors College have taken advantage of these opportunities and have been amply rewarded for their achievements. Alumni have been awarded national scholarships for their work, had papers published as undergraduates, performed on stages around the world, and are now leaders in their communities and disciplines.

Whether you are a prospective student, current student, alumni, or friend of the Honors College, I ask that you explore the website for additional information. When you visit, or return, to campus, please stop by Booth House and the Honors College! I look forward to meeting you.