The Honors Program at Northeastern State University is a challenging educational option for academically talented students who enjoy learning. The Honors Program features an enriched learning environment and provides qualified students the opportunity to grow intellectually. Honors students work with distinguished faculty members and peers in enhanced courses,
pursue independent research, and participate in co-curricular cultural experiences.

Benefits of being an Honors Student include academic scholarships, special Honors courses (with transcript notation), priority enrollment, enrichment activities, cultural events, field trips, faculty mentorship on individual research projects, Honors Scholar recognition at graduation and designation on diploma, and library lending privileges comparable to graduate students.