The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development invites outstanding undergraduate students to challenge themselves intellectually, professionally, and personally. Through our various honors components, students engage in global study with our faculty, conduct independent research, develop leadership skills, and participate in focused social and cultural networking activities.
Students who have at least a 3.5 GPA and meet other requirements as specified may participate in the Steinhardt Honors Program as freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors.
Over the course of undergraduate study, honors students may:
- Enroll in special honors courses with international travel components
- Conduct independent student research under the supervision of a faculty member
- Engage in service and leadership activities
- Compete for University and National Scholarships (Fulbright, Rhodes, etc.)
- Earn a place on the Dean's Honor Roll (Dean's List)
- Participate in departmental activities and honors as juniors and/or seniors
- Graduate with Latin Honors
| ACTIVITIES |
FRESHMAN |
SOPHOMORE |
JUNIOR |
SENIOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Enroll in Dean’s Global Honors Seminars |
Fr |
So |
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Attend the Dean’s Fall Honors Program Welcome Reception |
Fr |
So |
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Enroll in “How to Change the World: Steinhardt Sophomore Honors Seminar” |
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So |
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Apply for All-University Sophomore Leadership Honors Course |
|
So |
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Apply for Undergraduate and Master’s Students Research and Creative Project Award |
|
So |
Jr |
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Participate in NYU Leadership Studies and Development Initiatives |
|
So |
Jr |
Sr |
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Engage in Steinhardt Departmental Honors |
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Jr |
Sr |
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Apply for Global Awards |
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So |
Jr |
Sr |
Sophomore Honors
The Steinhardt Honors Program offers students opportunities for enriched study, travel, and leadership development and connects our students to NYU-wide honors opportunities.
Undergraduate Honors Seminars
Steinhardt Dean's Global Honors Seminars are one of the signatures features of our 4-year Steinhardt Honors Program.
Dean's Lists
The Dean's List is an academic honor awarded to undergraduate students achieving high scholarship each academic year.
Departmental Honors
Many departments and programs offer talented and highly motivated juniors and seniors the opportunity to take individual honors courses, to enroll in special honors programs that may involve independent research or creative work, or to join honorary societies.
Undergraduate Financial Aid and Scholarship Policy
Information on financial aid appeals, National Scholarship Competitions and other resources for returning undergraduate students.