The Honors Program is for highly motivated, academically superior, and creative students.

The classes shared by students in the Honors Program are specifically developed versions of the General Education Core classes. The education of Honors Program students is enhanced with opportunities for intellectual and cultural experiences, including lectures, discussions, debates, films, and other events that go beyond regular Core Curriculum activities. In addition, Honors Program students will be expected to develop and carry out projects that serve the public good within the College and beyond.

A Chance To Make A Difference

We expect Honors Program students to become vital to student life at Dowling. We will encourage you to participate in the many student clubs, eventually taking leadership positions. An important element of the Honors Program is that students will work for the benefit of the college, the local community and the global community. Students are encouraged to participate in community service and government programs that involve them in the social, environmental and educational issues in our amazingly diverse region.

We believe that such experience is integral to a full college education. It helps you to learn a wide range of skills, and to combine academic understanding with practical concerns. It will also serve you very well in your future career, increasing the number of options available to you after you leave college and opening doors to public life as well.