Honors Program

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The University Honors Program offers an enriched course of study for academically-talented, intellectually-curious, and research-oriented students. The Honors Program supports Eastern’s liberal arts mission through courses and research experiences designed to encourage creative and critical thinking, communication, and self-directed learning. Most Honors courses fulfill requirements in Eastern’s Liberal Arts Core (ELAC). See General Program Information for more details.

Incoming students must apply to the Honors Program before January 15 of their senior year of high school. Learn more about the Application and Admission Process. Teachers should submit this recommendation form.

Director Dr. Timothy Cochran Fine Arts, Rm 233 (860) 465-5193 cochranti@easternct.edu	Coordinating Secretary Jena Lopes Fine Arts, Rm 244 (860) 465-5325 lopesje@easternct.edu
University Honors House 176 High Street Willimantic, CT 06226

Eastern's President Karim Ismaili and Professor Timothy Cochran with recipients of an award for exceptional honors thesis, Hailey Cocca and Anne Le

Interested in applying to the Honors Program for fall 2026? Join us for an in-person information session on December 10!