What is the difference between University Honors, Honors Humanities, Gemstone, and College Park Scholars?
All of these programs offer challenging and enriching opportunities for the university’s most talented students. In each program, students benefit form special residences, guest presentations, close contact with faculty, special field trips, and the myriad opportunities of the Baltimore/Washington area. University Honors is a two-year program that offers students the opportunity to select courses from approximately 65 challenging seminars and as many special “Honors versions” of departmental courses. Students in Honors Humanities, a two-year living/learning program, are a part of University Honors and can enroll in Honors seminars and courses, but focus their studies on the humanities and enjoy seminars specially designed for their program. University Honors and Honors Humanities are ideal for students seeking to take charge of their own academic journeys. University Honors students with varied interests are invited to participate in Gemstone, a program that integrates technological an
