HONORS COLLEGE
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Find out why.
Get to Know Us
With every breakthrough we make, every spike we see in enrollment and every stride we hit in graduating more students in less time, we surpass our own standards. Still, our values and commitments never change: You come first.
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About the College
Student success is our highest priority at Georgia State University, and that includes advising and fostering the progress of students with a wide variety of backgrounds and goals. The mission of the Honors College is to provide talented, motivated undergraduate scholars with experiences that prepare them to become creative, high-achieving global citizens. Through the Honors College, students in any of Georgia State’s more than 200 fields of study can take advantage of special opportunities in mentoring, research, cultural activities and preparation for graduate and postgraduate scholarship.
By donating to the Honors College, you help build and nurture these opportunities and give our students the tools to become leaders in many different areas of society. Your support helps fund internships, fellowships, lecture series and study-abroad programs that take their education further than they ever thought possible.
Funding Priorities
Merit-based Scholarships
Merit-based and performance-based scholarships support students throughout their Georgia State experience.
Research Opportunities and Fellowships
Undergraduate students have the opportunity to engage in research and creative works. Students across campus assist in labs, compose music, serve as editors and build business plans.
Innovative Programs
Innovative programs such as Global Honors Experience and LEAD with Honors certificate program provide every Honors College student (regardless of financial circumstances) the opportunity to travel internationally and cultivate leadership skills and abilities.
Student Development Opportunities
Internship support will permit Honors College students to take advantage of our two major internship programs – the London Experience and the Capital Experience.
– Kelly McCahill, Class of 2014
Many Ways to Give
It’s easy — and rewarding — to invest in Georgia State’s future through a private gift. You can quickly make an online gift here and now. If you prefer, Georgia State development representatives are ready to help you create a named endowment or leave a legacy gift that reflects your personal interests. They can assist, as well, with corporate and matching gifts.