In addition to formal leadership positions, Honors College students can lead, connect, and engage across several interest areas that provide more specific ways for students to get involved. Below is a list of some of our interest groups.
Are you looking to participate in one of the Honors College interest groups and organizations listed below?
Honors College Interest Groups:
Arts and Humanities Honors
For those who want to deepen their appreciation in the fields and disciplines that enrich our lives, including performances, site visits, programming, developing leaders in the fields, and social events.
HC Book Club
This club discusses carefully (and communally) selected readings of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and Raritan (RU's preeminent literary journal). Meets bi-weekly.
Engineering Innovation HC
This is a student-led organization that gathers those who are interested in engineering-based innovation contests, including robotics, design & development, and out-of-class applications of theories and skills. Competes locally and across the region.
ENVironment
An environmental action-based group that is organized to engage with making substantive and lasting change locally and state-wide. Meets regularly.
HC Film Series
This group views popular and lesser-known films through a contextual and analytical approach while also enjoying the artistry and cultural impact. Meets monthly to watch films and host post-viewing discussions.
LGBTQ+ Learning Collaborative
Sponsors Honors Seminars, research fellowships, study abroad support, events, and activities in the quest to engage students in the topics and issues of the LGBTQ+ presence in our society and communities. Learn More
Writing Circle
This group works collaboratively to help each other enhance and improve written work, from personal statements to essays, and efforts at fictional and poetry writing.
Honors Unbound/Common Read Selection Committee
The Common Read Selection Committee is made up of Honors College students and faculty who work throughout the year to choose the next community-wide reading, inspired by the Honors Unbound two-year theme. Learn More
Honors Genocide Workshop
This workshop focuses on adding knowledge and exposure to the issues surrounding atrocities against individuals and groups through co-curricular study, readings, speakers, special events, film viewings, and travel-study programs. Learn More
HC Pre-Med
Bringing together Honors students who are pursuing the goal of going to medical, dental, or PA school in pursuit of high-impact activities and events.
HC Pre-Law
Bringing together Honors students who are pursuing the goal of going to law school in pursuit of high-impact activities and events.