A Premier Experience for High-Achieving Students
At Loras College, we believe excellence is more than achievement—it’s a way of thinking, questioning, and engaging the world. The newly reimagined Loras Honors Program offers exceptional students a transformative academic experience grounded in intellectual rigor, creative exploration, and formative community.
Flexible & Personalized
Whether you’re a traditional four-year student, an early graduate, or a transfer student, our flexible curriculum allows you to shape an honors path that fits your unique academic and personal goals. All honors requirements enrich student experiences in general education, your major, or elective coursework—no additional credits required.
What You’ll Do:
- Explore Big Questions: Through enriched courses, discover how community and culture shape our world.
- Customize Your Experience: Choose from special topics courses, internships, study abroad, or independent research with personalized faculty support.
- Engage Deeply: Through specialized coursework and a capstone experience, demonstrate mastery and make your mark in your field.
- Make a Difference: Participate in service, social, and cultural events designed to connect academic success with responsible citizenship.
What Sets Us Apart?
- Supportive Community: Build relationships with fellow Honors students in shared courses and co-curricular events.
- Faculty Mentorship: Work one-on-one with dedicated faculty on projects that matter to you.
- Public Impact: Share your work at the annual Legacy Symposium or beyond through conferences or performances.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Students who are intellectually curious, academically driven, and eager to make a difference. First-year applicants and transfer students with strong academic records are all welcome to apply.
Admission Requirements
- Apply and be admitted to Loras College
- Meet any one of the following criteria:
- GPA of 3.7 or higher (4-point scale)
- Class rank in the top 20%
- Composite ACT score of 25 or higher
- Composite SAT score of 1100 or higher
- Two References
First-Year Honors
When you enter Honors, you become part of an active learning community that values intellectual curiosity and community engagement. Foundational classes deepen your connections with each other and teach the values of the Honors program.
In the first year, these connections are forged and strengthened through designated Honors sections of Engaging Communities and Engaging Differences.
Get in Touch
Jacob Kohlhaas PhD
Honors Program Director
Contact & Profile