Honors College at UMass Dartmouth
Honors College: challenging academically talented students
Small class sizes. Exciting research opportunities. Leadership development. Activities & travel.
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Honors student to faculty research ratio
1:1Average high school GPA of first-year students in Honors College
4.04Honors College course selections each year
40+Honors students enrolled in the Class of 2024
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The Department of Defense SMART Scholarship awards full tuition and a stipend, and guarantees employment after graduation.
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Scholarship offers a four-year "full ride" for two high-achieving Massachusetts residents
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Growth follows change from a program to college, higher admission standards, and increased Honors courses and opportunities
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Staff supports students in meeting their goals and prepares them for graduate school and career success
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Honors nursing major's research exposes healthcare disparities in the U.S.
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In memory of her mom, Honors bioengineering major hopes her research will contribute to the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer
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Data science and math dual-major unlocks his potential
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Electrical and computer engineering student says curiosity is what makes him an engineer