Perry Honors College
Think. Dream. Excel.
Imagine an undergraduate education where passions become possibilities, and first-hand experiences give shape to your goals. Where academic strengths become professional skills, and civic engagement is an essential metric of success.
Why Honors?
The ODU Honors experience reflects our commitment to helping students make their way in the world while creating an engaging educational experience.
Who can apply to Honors College?
Incoming Freshmen, current ODU students, transfer Students, and full-time distance learners may apply!
Create your own Honors experience
The Honors curriculum is not a list of boxes to be checked. You will choose the types of courses and experiences that support your interests and goals.
Meet a Few of Our Students
![Honors student, Jo-Ann Estes, at the Hermitage Museum in Norfolk.](/sites/default/files/styles/node_list_carousel_thumbnail/public/2023-04/jo-ann-estes.jpg?h=bae5567b)
They were very supportive of me achieving my goals. I knew what I wanted to do; they provided me with the resources to help me get there.
Jo-Ann Estes
2017 International Studies and Art History Graduate
![Blake Steiner, 2017 ODU biology graduate](/sites/default/files/styles/node_list_carousel_thumbnail/public/2023-04/blake-steiner-16_0.jpg?h=76d7d471)
I LOVE this. I feel so fortunate for the opportunities I have been given.
Blake Steiner
2017 Biology Graduate
![Honors student, Aja Sydnor, in the NEON Arts district of Norfolk.](/sites/default/files/styles/node_list_carousel_thumbnail/public/2023-04/aja-sydnor.jpg?h=ac778ff2)
You have to be grateful and blessed about what's given to you and live in the now.
Aja Sydnor
2017 Fashion Merchandising Graduate
![ODU Honors Student, John Gail.](/sites/default/files/styles/node_list_carousel_thumbnail/public/2023-04/john-gail-honors-college.jpg?h=e512a049)
This is the fourth school I've been to. It's much more challenging than any of the others.
John Gail
2017 Accounting and Business Analytics Graduate
![Honors student, Jo-Ann Estes, at the Hermitage Museum in Norfolk.](/sites/default/files/styles/node_list_carousel_thumbnail/public/2023-04/jo-ann-estes.jpg?h=bae5567b)
They were very supportive of me achieving my goals. I knew what I wanted to do; they provided me with the resources to help me get there.
Jo-Ann Estes
2017 International Studies and Art History Graduate
![Blake Steiner, 2017 ODU biology graduate](/sites/default/files/styles/node_list_carousel_thumbnail/public/2023-04/blake-steiner-16_0.jpg?h=76d7d471)
I LOVE this. I feel so fortunate for the opportunities I have been given.
Blake Steiner
2017 Biology Graduate
![Honors student, Aja Sydnor, in the NEON Arts district of Norfolk.](/sites/default/files/styles/node_list_carousel_thumbnail/public/2023-04/aja-sydnor.jpg?h=ac778ff2)
You have to be grateful and blessed about what's given to you and live in the now.
Aja Sydnor
2017 Fashion Merchandising Graduate
![ODU Honors Student, John Gail.](/sites/default/files/styles/node_list_carousel_thumbnail/public/2023-04/john-gail-honors-college.jpg?h=e512a049)
This is the fourth school I've been to. It's much more challenging than any of the others.
John Gail
2017 Accounting and Business Analytics Graduate
![Honors student, Jo-Ann Estes, at the Hermitage Museum in Norfolk.](/sites/default/files/styles/node_list_carousel_thumbnail/public/2023-04/jo-ann-estes.jpg?h=bae5567b)
They were very supportive of me achieving my goals. I knew what I wanted to do; they provided me with the resources to help me get there.
Jo-Ann Estes
2017 International Studies and Art History Graduate