Welcome to the Honors College

The Honors College at Oklahoma State University provides a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Honors College students have access to all of the resources and amenities of a large public university, but the prestige of one of the nation's top Honors Colleges. Students enrolled here can expect a supportive and tight-knit community, numerous opportunities for growth, an enriched academic experience, extensive interaction with top faculty, and exceptional preparation for life after college.

"Any student can receive a college degree, but not all will receive an education. Here, we make sure students receive both." - Dean Keith Garbutt, OSU Honors College.

The Honors College 2016-2017 Annual Report can be viewed here

Oklahoma State University Rated in Top 22 by Public University  Honors  

What is an Honors Education?

As defined by the National Collegiate Honors Council, an "honors education is characterized by in-class and extracurricular activities that are measurably broader, deeper, or more complex than comparable learning experiences typically found at institutions of higher education. Honors experiences include a distinctive learner-directed environment and philosophy, provide opportunities that are appropriately tailored to fit the institution's culture and mission, and frequently occur within a close community of students and faculty."

The Vision and Mission of The Honors College at Oklahoma State University shall be informed by the following Core Values:

• Academic Excellence
• Appreciation of Diversity (in its broadest sense)
• Educational Innovation
• Community Engagement
• A Global Perspective
• Personal and Professional Integrity
• Life-long Learning

"The first duty of a university is to teach wisdom, not trade; character, not technicalities." - Sir Winston Churchill