The Benefits of Participating in the University Honors College Honors College scholarships Honors cluster of linked courses taught by honors faculty during 1st semester Priority registration privileges Opportunity to live in an honors learning community in High Mountain East during 1st year Development of a final thesis or project with a faculty mentor Opportunities to travel to conferences to present thesis or project research Opportunities to take courses with embedded travel experiences Recognition as a graduate of the University Honors College at convocation and commencement ceremonies, as well as on the diploma and transcript