Honors Program

The SUNY Cobleskill Honors Program creates a scholastic and social community for students who have proven themselves academically.

"Honors" does not translate as "more work" or "harder"; rather, it's a different kind of work and learning experience. Honors work invites students to think critically and make connections between disciplines for deeper understandings. Ideally, this is the type of work that students can get excited about and feel engaged in. 

Benefits of Membership

• Honors Program students can register on the FIRST day of the course selection period. This ensures first choice of courses, days & times, and professors for all of your classes.
• Honors Program Graduate status is designated on transcript upon successful completion of degree program; which is apparent to transfer schools and employers. Also, each individual honors course is designated on your academic transcript.
• Honors courses are in small group settings with professors who have specialties that match your interests. This may result in connections and references from professors to assist you with advancing your education, internship placements, or career opportunities.
• Honors students learn and socialize with other students who share your strong interest in academic success.

• Use of the Honors Center located on the 2^nd floor of the Van Wagenen Library
• Honors housing options
• Professional development opportunities such as conference attendance, regional conference presentations, and community connections
• The ability to conduct unique research and experimentation projects one-on-one with faculty
• Interdisciplinary educational experiences with other high-achieving students

 

Apply Now

You will be notified by the Director if you are accepted into the program.

 

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Capstone Projects

In the Fall of 2021, Honors students Marta Suska and Alexandra Delvecchio completed their capstone project of reconstructing an entire horse skeleton. Lovingly named "Smelly Skelly," the skeleton will assist future students studying various disciplines dealing with animal anatomy. Honors students Jennifer Anderson and Mercedes Hernandez contributed to the skeleton restoration through their capstone project in 2019. Learn more about capstone projects and other requirements of the Honors Program. 

 

 

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Message from the Director

Our program is a small but impressive group of 40 students from most of SUNY Cobleskill’s academic majors. It is a pleasure to work with this talented group of students and watch our program grow into one of the most scholastically rewarding programs on campus. Please contact me if you have any questions about our program at yacobukr@cobleskill.edu