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If you’re looking for an academic experience that challenges you, connects you with other motivated students, and helps you get the most out of your time at Boise State, the Honors College might be exactly what you’re looking for.
Smaller Classes, Bigger Conversations
Honors College class sizes are smaller (normally capped at 25 students), giving you the personalized attention of a smaller school while benefiting from the resources and student life of a larger university. The Honors College difference? Students tend to find Honors courses more enriching due to their focus on being discussion-based.
A Built-In Community
From the moment you join, you’ll have access to dedicated advising, student leadership opportunities, and social and community service events that make it easy to meet people. You’ll also have the option to join over 300 Honors students in the Honors College and Sawtooth Hall that feature Honors-only housing and learning spaces including dining areas, classrooms, study spaces right where you live.
Opportunities Beyond the Classroom
Being part of the Honors College opens doors to undergraduate research, national scholarships, service-learning, and internships. When people know you’re a member of the Honors College, they take notice. Graduating from the Honors College shows graduate schools and employers that you have achieved academic success in rigorous courses and have worked with some of the best professors at Boise State.
Honors Students in Action
Arturo Valadez is a first generation college student and a recipient of the True Blue scholarship. He is dedicated to using his education to address health disparities, with plans to work in healthcare and give back to his home state, while also gaining valuable experience through his roles as a member of the Honors College.
“Boise State is preparing me for the future by allowing me to make connections. Being able to connect with students and faculty and professors and learning about their involvement with research.”
Nicholas Llyod is a recent graduate who earned a double major in accounting and finance with a minor in analytics and a Top Ten Scholar award in 2025. Amid a lot of changes and even uncertainty about his major selection, he credits the Honors College’s tight-knit learning environment and faculty support for helping him find his footing with both finding his major and getting plugged in socially.
How to Apply
Honors students study many different majors, come from different parts of the world, and join the college at different stages in both their lives and their undergraduate careers. It’s recommended that incoming students have an unweighted cumulative 3.5+ GPA. When you apply, you’ll also include a short essay and a resume that highlights your experience in engaging with the world around you.