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.
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
111 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