Does IU offer an honors program?
Approximately the top 10 percent of the freshman class will be invited to participate in the IU Hutton Honors College. In addition to being considered for scholarships, honors students can participate in extracurricular programs, seminars, the Honors Residential Community, research grants, internships, and the Hutton International Experiences Program grants. They can also enroll in honors classes, which generally have 20–22 students. Because of the intensity of these classes and the challenging nature of the IU curriculum, we recommend no more than one honors course per semester. Some students choose to pursue honors degrees or the Honors notation on their diplomas, but most use the honors courses to enhance their academic experiences. Admission to the Hutton Honors College is by application. Students admitted to IU by January 25 will be selected to apply for admission based on a combination of academic performance indicators that include the SAT or ACT score, class rank, and GPA. No s
