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An Extraordinary Experience

At the heart of UNLV's sprawling campus, we've created a very special place – a small, selective college that delivers a distinct academic experience.

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This is Our Honors College (UNLV)

Small classes. Big ideas.

The Honors College was built for students who simply want more — more depth, more challenges, more opportunities. When you choose Honors, you join a community of passionate students who share a drive to build fulfilling lives that will impact the world.

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Academics

Academic Programs

Learn more about our three distinct paths toward graduating with Honors.

HON Classes

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View class schedules and Honors course descriptions.

Academic Advising

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Meet our advising team and find the resources you need to succeed.

Game-Changing Opportunities

Honors students enjoy access to opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom.

Research & Creative Opportunities

Scholarships & Awards

Study Abroad

Honors Internships

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The Honors Community

We’re a close-knit community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who enthusiastically support one another.

Honors Student Council

Clubs & Activities

HC Mentor Program

"A wise man once said, 'if you are the smartest person in a room, you are in the wrong room.' Honors College was the right room for me."
Yu Liu, '14 B.S. Physics
Ph.D. Candidate, Harvard University