“I found all kinds of joy when I was in the

company of my friends – talking, laughing and

being kind to each other – reading, engaging

books together – going from the lightest joking

to talking of the deepest things and back again.”

- St. Augustine, Confessions

Our Philosophy

We believe in:

•  Learning in Community where intellectually curious, creative and hard working students inspire, challenge, and support each other

•  Active Learning in small, dynamic classes and through exceptional co-curricular activities throughout the year

•  Transformative Experiences focusing on the whole student – intellectually, morally, emotionally, and spiritually

Academics:

•  Special, small classes with some of the best teachers at Merrimack

•  Advanced course registration and honors advising

•  One-on-one research opportunities with your professors

•  Senior capstone projects

Co-Curricular Activities:

•  Concerts, plays, dinners, museum tours

•  Innovative service-learning component

•  On-campus films, speakers, and presentations

•  Group trips to Boston and beyond

•  And maybe even a go-kart adventure!

Social Benefits:

•  Honors freshman housing

•  Honors study lounge

•  Trivia nights, fall foliage hikes, and more

•  Being inspired and supported by your classmates, friends, and roommates!

Program Requirements

•  Students in the Honors Program take at least eight honors courses (usually one per semester) by the time they graduate.

• Students maintain a 3.4 GPA their freshman year and a 3.5 thereafter. Cumulative GPAs are reviewed at the end of each semester.