The University Honors Program (UHP) is committed to helping students maximize their educational opportunities at UC while discovering and pursuing their passions in life and using their gifts and talents to make meaningful contributions to society. We believe experiential learning and consistent reflection can help students leave their unique imprint on campus and in their communities.
The University Honors Program comprises students in the top 7% of University of Cincinnati undergraduates, over 1400 in total across all nine undergraduate colleges. We offer a supportive community in which students are inspired to make an impact from their very first semester on campus. Because of our individualized approach to advising and honors experiences, our students graduate among the most competitive professionals in the world.
To that end, we are invested in developing students into global citizen scholars who lead innovative efforts toward solving the world's complex problems.
Do you strive to be an engaged student passionate about making an impact in your field, on campus, in your communtiies, or across the world? Are you looking for a program that will encourage you to explore your interests and provide support to maximize your opportunities? Each fall, the University Honors Program recruits new students who are excited to join this community of scholars to be better leaders, innovators, and explorers.
Fall applications for UC students will open in September. But don't wait! Join our outreach list and we'll contact you this fall to remind you to apply.
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Experiences Completed: UPRISE (WISE) Crossroad Health Center Volunteer Internship Program Bearcat Buddies Lead Tutor UHP Discover
April 21, 2025
From strategizing with community leaders on the future of transportation solutions to collaborating with global corporate partners to dive into complex consumer insights, the NEXT Innovation Scholars (NIS) program at the University of Cincinnati empowers a new generation of leaders and problem solvers.
April 18, 2025
Harshman Sihra, a reproductive health advocate planning a future as an OBGYN and public health policymaker, is now the third University of Cincinnati student to win the Harry S. Truman Scholarship.
April 16, 2025
Katelyn Cotton, an alum of Cincinnati's Walnut Hills High School, is the first Marian Spencer Scholar to graduate from the University of Cincinnati. Cotton, a political science major, will return for graduate school. She hopes to attend law school in the future.
April 3, 2025
Second-year medical sciences student Jay Patel is pursuing his passions at UC — conducting cancer research, exploring public policy as a Portman Fellow, and leading an international nonprofit foundation.
