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Honors College at UMass Dartmouth
Honors College: impacting the future
Small class sizes. Exciting research opportunities. Leadership development. Activities & travel.
With advantages such as smaller classes, a living and learning community, research with faculty, and field trips and activities, the UMass Dartmouth Honors College helps students achieve their fullest potential as future leaders in their fields.
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Join the Honors College and be part of a vibrant educational community with opportunities for research, leadership, and recognition.
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Honors College requirements, course information, guidelines, and opportunities.
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What is the Honors College? Learn more about the benefits of being an honors student.
Honors student to faculty research ratio
Honors College course selections each year
Honors students enrolled in the Class of 2028
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Being a part of the Honors College has challenged me academically and allowed me to become more well-rounded. Working with others from outside my major has helped me expand my knowledge across disciplines and it is also motivating to work with other like-minded students.
Honors College news
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Honors College feature stories
Discover how UMassD Honors students excel through research, leadership, and creative opportunities that prepare them to make a difference in every field.
"I’m proud of myself for coming back after those hardships. Moral of the story: always stay positive. Take it day by day. As a nurse, I’ll take it shift by shift."
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