As members of the most unique academic experience, Honors College students have many opportunities, from dedicated academic courses (our "mission courses") and leadership positions to research, career development, extracurricular and social activities, travel and service learning, and community service and engagement. Students are encouraged to explore these opportunities throughout their Honors College journey and to get involved.
The Honors College also urges students to tap into the multifaceted support afforded them, including onsite academic advising, Honors College staff, peer mentors, Faculty Fellows, and resident assistants.
On this page are links to the areas you will likely need to find most often—key information that will help you shape your own journey.
YEAR 1
Your 1st Community at Rutgers
Your first year is a time of excitement and adjustment and the Honors College is a big part of that. It’s a time to get your feet on the ground and to begin exploring the opportunities around you.
(housing options for next year)
Academics & Advising
Service & Philanthropy
- HC Serves Requirement (30 hours by May 1 of your junior year)
- HC Serves Community Service Programs
Community & Wellness
- Honors College Changemaking Communities
- Honors Community Residential Experience & Changemaking Mentor Support
- Coffeehouses
- HC Speaks community discussions on topical issues
- Student Support & Inclusive Communities for Identity-Based Affinity Groups and More
- Wellness Programs & Let's Talk, one-on-one free and confidential counseling at the HC
- Welcome Days
- HC Scholar Peer Mentors
Professional Development
- Appointments with the Dean who oversees Professional Development
- Weekly opportunity email
- Career and Life with Purpose Workshop
- HC Merit Pin
- LinkedIn Headshots
- Professional Peak Performance Series, Mentorship, and Networking Opportunities including annual Networking through Sport Golf Clinics
- Master Classes with c-suite experts
- Appointments with HC Graduate Mentors and HC Alumni
- Annual Career & Research Mixer
- Workshops on career basics hosted by the HC Scholar Peer Mentors
Leadership Opportunities
Apply for the following:
YEAR 2
Your Launchpad at Rutgers
Your second year provides the opportunity to finish many of your foundational classes and start to move towards a major, and to make more of an impact on the broader campus.
Academics & Advising
Service & Philanthropy
- HC Serves Requirement (30 hours by May 1 of your junior year)
- HC Serves Community Service Programs
Community & Wellness
- Honors College Changemaking Communities
- Honors Continuing Student Housing & Changemaking Mentor Support
- Coffeehouses
- HC Speaks community discussions on topical issues
- Student Support & Inclusive Communities for Identity-Based Affinity Groups and More
- Wellness Programs & Let's Talk, one-on-one free and confidential counseling at the HC
- HC Traditions for Continuing Students
Professional Development
- Appointments with Dean who oversees Professional Development
- Weekly opportunity email
- Career and Life with Purpose Workshop
- HC Merit Pin
- LinkedIn Headshots
- Professional Peak Performance Series, Mentorship, and Networking Opportunities including annual Networking through Sport Golf Clinics
- Master Classes with c-suite experts
- Appointments with HC Graduate Mentors and HC Alumni
- Annual Career & Research Mixer
- Special Programs like the MBS Externship Program Partnership
- Aresty Research Opportunities
Leadership Opportunities
Apply for the following:
YEAR 3
Into the World with the
HC as Your Home
Your junior year is a time to focus attention on your intended major(s) and minor(s). You should begin thinking about your capstone project and more fully exploring possible paths after graduation.
Academics & Advising
- Meet with an Academic Advisor
- Engage with HC Faculty Fellows
- School-based Requirements
- Department-based Honors Courses & Sections
- Interdisciplinary Honors Seminar (completed by end of junior year)
- Study Abroad--Embedded Studies, Global Education
- Capstone Planning
- Attend or Present at the HC Academic Showcase
- Capstone Proposals
Service & Philanthropy
- HC Serves Requirement—COMPLETE 30 hours by May 1
- HC Serves community Service Programs
Community & Wellness
- Honors College Changemaking Communities
- Honors Continuing Student Housing & Changemaking Mentor Support
- Coffeehouses
- HC Speaks community discussions on topical issues
- Student Support & Inclusive Communities for Identity-Based Affinity Groups and More
- Wellness Programs & Let's Talk, one-on-one free and confidential counseling at the HC
- HC Traditions for Continuing Students
Professional Development
- Appointments with Dean who oversees Professional Development
- Weekly opportunity email
- Career and Life with Purpose Workshop
- HC Merit Pin
- LinkedIn Headshots
- Professional Peak Performance Series, Mentorship, and Networking Opportunities including annual Networking through Sport Golf Clinics
- Master Classes with c-suite experts
- Appointments with HC Graduate Mentors and HC Alumni
- Special Programs like the MBS Externship Program Partnership
- Consider mentoring underclassmen in the Career & Research Mixer
Leadership Opportunities
Apply for the following:
YEAR 4 and Beyond
HC—A Forever Resource for
Your Future
Your fourth year and beyond is another time of transition, as you bring your undergraduate education to completion and begin to look outward. This is also a time for reconnecting with your HC community at your first home at Rutgers.
Academics & Advising
Service & Philanthropy
Community & Wellness
- Honors College Changemaking Communities
- Honors Continuing Student Housing & Changemaking Mentor Support
- Student Support & Inclusive Communities for Identity-Based Affinity Groups and More
- HC Traditions for Continuing Students
- Senior Celebrations and Class Gift Campaign
- Wellness Programs & Let's Talk, one-on-one free and confidential counseling at the HC
- Countdown to Graduation Coffeehouse and Class Plaque Dedication
Professional Development
- Appointments with Dean who oversees Professional Development
- Weekly opportunity email
- Career and Life with Purpose Workshop
- HC Merit Pin
- LinkedIn Headshots
- Professional Peak Performance Series, Mentorship, and Networking Opportunities including annual Networking through Sport Golf Clinics
- Master Classes with c-suite experts
- Consider mentoring underclassmen in the Career & Research Mixer
- Appointments with HC Graduate Mentors and HC Alumni (prepare to present Capstone/Thesis Research 1:1 Consultations)
- Special Programs like the MBS Externship Program Partnership
- Grad School Personal Statement Workshop
Leadership Opportunities
The Honors College continues as a key resource for you in pursuing job opportunities, applying to graduate schools and professional programs, completing your capstone, and more. As the year wraps up, we begin introducing you to your new role as HC alumni and continued opportunities to serve as mentors to current Honors College students.
HC Resources
Below are additional resources that you may find useful. Please remember to check your email.
Applications
Make sure to keep your records up to date so you and your advisors know that you’re on track to complete everything for graduation.
Rutgers Student Resources