Since 1983, the The Honors Program at Marywood University has offered enriched educational opportunities for talented and motivated students.
In 1992, the Office of Honors and Fellowships was established, and the Honors Program was expanded to offer students more support and resources not only for their academic careers at Marywood, but also to help them fulfill their goals of graduate or professional school. Today, the office serves as the core of Marywood's Honors community.
The Honors Program at Marywood University enhances the academic opportunities for promising and motivated undergraduates. Students in the program have the opportunity to tailor their academic curriculum to pursue their goals more freely, creatively and effectively.
The Honors Program supports students' scholarship by offering
- Honors seminars and independent study
- Funding for research and travel to regional and national conferences
- Opportunities to study abroad
- Advising for students applying to graduate or professional schools
- Advising for students competing for major national or international scholarships and fellowships
The Honors Advisory Board works to fulfill the mission of Marywood University by
- Creating a stronger sense of excellence in scholarship
- Providing greater incentives for faculty and students to take a leading role in the academic community through innovations in learning
- Establishing a community of faculty and students based on a love of learning, creative intellectual engagement and commitment to academic excellence
- Providing a rigorous academic environment that contributes to the overall university community and encourages student dedication and achievement
Marywood is a member of both the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) and the Northeast Region Collegiate Honors Council. The Office of Honors and Fellowships houses resources on the honors curriculum and courses, information about study abroad programs, undergraduate research opportunities, graduate and professional schools, and scholarships and fellowships. We also publish a monthly newsletter and sponsor special activities and events.
Contact Christina Marie Elvidge, Director of Honors and Fellowships via email at elvidge@marywood.edu, or phone 570-340-6045, ext. 2107 for more information or to make an appointment.
