Study and Explore
The Honors College believes that a cross-disciplinary liberal arts education allows you to reach your highest potential. Our curriculum is designed to educate and inspire you while giving you the freedom to tailor your education to fit your interests. Research, write, dance, compete, create or champion in Honors –– we know that growth comes from exploration.
Honors Course Facts
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16
Average Class Size
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600+
Unique Honors Courses
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19
Pearce Faculty Fellows
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Coolest Courses on Campus
Designed to educate and inspire you, Honors courses will challenge your assumption of what a college course can be.
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Beyond the Classroom
Education outside the classroom is woven into the Honors curriculum to provide students with a well-rounded college experience.
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Create Your Own Major
Creative and interdisciplinary-focused students whose desired field of study is absent from the university’s options can design their own major.
Learn From The Best
In the Honors College, you'll be taught by the best and brightest faculty across all academic areas on campus. Not only are they experts in their fields, they will mentor you along your path as they assist you with undergraduate research, encourage you through applying for a national fellowship and serve as your senior thesis director.
During their two-year appointment, our Pearce Faculty Fellows teach, cultivate and develop Honors courses, mentor our students, participate in the national fellowships process and advise the dean on curriculum and other Honors matters.
Our Pearce Faculty Fellows
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National Fellowships
Housed within the Honors College, Honors students have direct access to USC’s national fellowships staff who have guided Gamecock students to earn over $38 million in awards.
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Graduate With Honors
Graduation from the Honors College requires the completion of your Honors course credits in six different categories, as well as the completion and successful defense of a senior thesis or project.
