Students who fulfill the requirements of the Honors Program graduate as Commonwealth Scholars, a statewide recognition of exceptional academic achievement.
The Commonwealth Scholar honor is inscribed on the student's diploma and transcript.
Honors Benefits
- Housing—Jump at the chance to live in the spacious on campus apartments or townhouses after your freshman year
- Early registration—Plan the perfect schedule by registering early for classes
- Smaller classrooms—No large lecture halls means more personal attention and contact with our best and brightest faculty
- Serve the UMass Dartmouth and south coast community—open doors to networks with other students and professionals
- Social events and trips—scheduled throughout the school year, and planned by the Honors Student Council
