That's the spirit of the Honors Program at University of Saint Mary, and the goal of each student who enters it. Here we respect you for what you are, and for what you can become. When you have the ability and the ambition, Honors work tests and proves your potential. You can begin as a freshman, or at any point in your college career, early enough to meet requirements and deadlines. But to take full advantage of the three-tiered program, you will want to plan ahead.

Honors-in-Course or Honors-in-Field is in-depth work related to a given course or field of study. It is undertaken at the invitation of an instructor or at the student's own initiative.

Departmental Honors are awarded to students who consistently perform well and do Honors work in their major. The department faculty evaluates that work against accepted criteria.

All-University Honors carry you to the top of the academic mountain. This award says a student has performed with distinction throughout a college career, has undertaken a given number of Honors projects, and has participated in at least one Honors Seminar. The award is presented during Commencement Week ceremonies.