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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. View more stories in our Honors News Archive.

Boise State students support local farmers from refugee backgrounds

Learn about Maci and Alice

Meet Winter 2024 Commencement student speaker Oliver MacDonald

Meet Oliver

Boise State student awarded Gilman scholarship to study abroad

Learn more about Ashlyn

Boise State accounting students participate in Idaho election audit

Learn More

Honors student participates in Nuclear Engineering Student Delegation

Learn about Sarah's role as a delegate

Honors alum recognized for thesis

Learn about Sophie's thesis
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.