Honors students are in the driving seat! You take charge over your education and form enduring relationships through our curricular and co-curricular offerings and in our designated Honors Living Learning Community. Honors students:
Graduating with Honors (if all requirements are fulfilled)
Access to Honors staff who take a personal interest in you and are there to assist you in any way possible in reaching your goals
Develop lasting friendships with other outstanding Salukis who value education and take it seriously
Living Learning Community
The Living Learning Community builds a strong foundation for university life and is the start of life-long friendships. University Honors students live in Smith Hall on West Campus. The Honors LLC is a thriving community that celebrates the Honors ethos of learning across academic disciplines, valuing the richness of social life, and taking ownership over one's journey. You will live in a microcosm of the University along our beautiful campus lake with your peers from all disciplines, who will support and challenge you.
Eligibility: The University Honors Program Living Learning Community (LLC) is open to students in the University Honors Program. First-year Honors students who have not elected to reside in the LLC of their academic program or in an Academic LLC are strongly encouraged to live in the Honors LLC.
If you have questions about eligibility or would like more information about the Honors LLC, contact the individual listed below. For general LLC information, contact the University Housing Education & Outreach office at 618.453.7535 or email at housing@siu.edu.
Through our motto of Learn. Lead. Serve we work with the whole student, introducing them to academic, leadership, and service opportunities on our campus and beyond.
Learning is not limited to the classroom, studio, lab, workshop, or the field. Neither is it limited to one’s elected major/s or minor/s. The University Honors Program offers you opportunities to take a macro perspective on your education.
Honors students have several opportunities to become leaders on campus. Find out more about the SIU Honors Assembly, meet our current officers, and discover other ways to become involved.
One of the distinguishing features of the Honors student is their commitment to service and leadership. Our students are actively engaged in the community, effectively enhancing their learning experience and broadening their horizons.