Honors Program
Where excellence finds its edge
Are you ready to go beyond the classroom — and beyond expectations?
The Honors Program at Lincoln University empowers high-achieving students to lead with purpose, challenge limits and grow into scholars who make an impact.
- Priority registration
- Exclusive scholarships
- Smaller, enriched classes
- A community of scholars
- Faculty mentorship
- Honors housing option
- Honors seminars & core courses – bold ideas, deeper discussion and real-world relevance
- Research opportunities – sharpen your curiosity and prepare for graduate school or high-impact careers
- Cultural events & field trips – push boundaries and expand your perspective with immersive learning
- Leadership & service – honors students don’t just participate — they lead
Driven, curious and ambitious students who want to:
- Rise to academic challenges
- Lead with purpose through service
- Connect with mentors and peers who inspire excellence
Whether you're a first-year student or currently enrolled, we welcome applications from all majors ready to grow on the edge of excellence.
- New high school graduates with a minimum 3.2 GPA or ACT score of 21
- Current LU students with less than 45 credit hours and a minimum 3.2 GPA
- Transfer students with less than 45 credit hours and a minimum 3.2 GPA
Are you ready for the next step? Apply to the Honors Program today!
Have questions about the application process? Email us at: honors@lincolnu.edu.
Your Honors Experience
You’ll graduate with:
- Advanced communication skills
- High-level critical thinking
- The ability to integrate and apply knowledge
- Intellectual depth in writing and speaking
- Cultural and societal awareness
- Ethical judgment
Through service and scholarship, you’ll be prepared to engage with your communities, your state and the world — ready for success in graduate school, professional studies and your future career.
Contact Us
Anita Cole
Academic Program Support Specialist
116A Page Library
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 573-681-5391
Email: honors@lincolnu.edu or Colea@lincolnu.edu
Dr. Troy Frank, Director
111 Stamper Hall
Phone: 573-681-6082
Email: FrankT@lincolnu.edu