Pierre Laclede Honors College

The Pierre Laclede Honors College is a small college with a liberal arts atmosphere inside a large public university.

We offer students different program options to best fit their needs.

We offer many opportunities for student life.

Meet our Honors professors and staff.

There are a lot of great ways to stay involved with the Honors College after graduation.

Learn more about the Opportunity Scholars Program.

A liberal arts atmosphere in a large university setting
Curricular tracks for incoming 4-year students, as well as transfer students
A 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio
Small seminar-style, discussion based courses of 18 students or less
Merit scholarships for students admitted in good standing to the program
Writing and participation intensive curriculum designed to engage students
Internship and/or independent study opportunities
Student organizations designed to encourage students to become involved with the UMSL community

What's the latest scoop on the Pierre Laclede Honors College? Read all about it in the Spring 2017 edition of Provenance.

Anytime: Apply to PLHC

Next HONORS DAY: Saturday, October 20th, 2018 from 11am-1:30pm

RSVP to askholly@umsl.edu to reserve your Honors Day spot

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Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM

(314) 516-5243 - Main Office

(314) 516-7769 - Honors Admissions

(314) 516-6873 - Fax

The Pierre Laclede Honors College program includes: