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Boise State Honors College

The Honors College at Boise State University supports a community of outstanding students and challenges them to become more effective thinkers, writers, and leaders.

How to Apply to the Honors College

Visit Honors!

Join us in person or set up a virtual visit to learn more about what it’s like to be a student in the Honors College.

Schedule a Visit to the Honors College
Student Spotlights

Honors in the News

Learn about our Honors students’ achievements and impact on the world.

Honors student Cooper Dill flies in Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic

Learn about Cooper's balloon flight

Honors student Lily Criswell wins Boise Cascade Environmental Research Fellowship

Learn about Lily's research

Honors student Maggie Shirazi is a featured student athlete

Learn about Maggie's work in the lab and on the track

Honors student Tucker Gratton wins ACS scholarship

Learn about Tuckers work in chemistry

Honors Alternative Spring Break recognized at halftime

Learn about our alternative spring break program

Honors Students named 2025 commencement speakers

Learn about Makena and Kennedy
Honors College & Sawtooth Hall

Inspired Minds, Inspired Living

Our residence facility Honors College and Sawtooth Hall opened in fall 2017 and features Honors-dedicated living and learning facilities including dining areas, classrooms, study spaces and housing for over 300 honors students. It is located on University Drive across from the Student Union.