University Honors Program
How will you change the world?
At Mercer, everyone majors in changing the world. In Mercer Honors, students develop the skills, vision, and mission to define how they will change the world.
Mercer Honors is a community of high-achieving students each driven by a personal mission. Honors students take courses in service and leadership, research and inquiry, and vocation and mission to define their purpose, develop the skills and experience to change the world, and build a life-long trajectory of achievement.
Mercer Honors builds on the small classes with attentive faculty, the close-knit community, and the engaged learning opportunities to conduct research, learn through service, and study around the world that are hallmarks of the Mercer experience. Mercer Honors students apply their learning to real-world issues and pursue opportunities for growth and development through honors pathways.
Through Mercer Honors, you will define your mission, develop skills, and gain experience to change the world.
Admission
A select number of students who show exceptional merit will be invited to interview for competitive scholarships to attend Mercer.
Curriculum
The curriculum for the Honors Program complements the University’s core curriculum and each students’ major and minor curriculum to enhance their education with courses on service, research, and professional development.
Community
An important benefit of Mercer Honors is the supportive and encouraging community of high-achieving students.
Frequently Asked Questions
A list of often-asked questions about the Honors Program.
Staff
In addition to your admissions counselor, you may contact any of the Honors Program staff for more information.
