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Salisbury University students in the Honors College Seminar room inside SU’s Guerrieri Academic Commons, named one of the Top 20 Best College Libraries in the nation by The Princeton Review.
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Unlock Unique Potential with Salisbury
University’s Clarke Honors College
I
magine a college where every class is a conversation, every professor is a mentor, and
every student is part of a supportive, driven
community. Salisbury University’s Glenda
Chatham and Robert G. Clarke Honors
College offers just that – and so much more.
College isn’t just about getting a degree. It’s
about creating an experience that challenges
students and sparks their passions. SU’s Honors
College brings together passionate, highly motivated students in a supportive environment to
truly thrive.
“The Honors College at SU has been more
welcoming than I could have ever asked for,”
said Tessah Good, communication major.
“Being a part of the Clarke Honors College has
made me feel like my presence matters, because
it does. The faculty and Honors Ambassadors
constantly encourage me, guide me on the best
classes to take and believe in all their students
with great pride.”
Joining the Honors College means access
to priority registration, ensuring students get
desired classes, even in their first year. Smaller
class sizes also provide a more intimate learning
environment where discussion-based courses
foster critical thinking and collaboration.
The Honors College emphasizes a learning
experience that goes beyond traditional lectures, encouraging students to actively engage
with the course material and their professors.
Whether students are studying history, science, or the arts, Honors College courses are
designed to push them intellectually and challenge perspectives.
In HONR 211: Campus Lore, for example,
students conduct research on campus lore and
history – and write their own legends. They
visit SU’s Edward H. Nabb Research Center
for Delmarva History and Culture to explore
everything from old photos of residence halls
and letters written by students 50 years ago, to
family heirlooms and other memorabilia. Then
they turn their research into creative campus
legends, addressing experiences common to
college students, including difficult roommates,
quirky professors, academic pressure and mental health.
The course culminates in an immersive
walking tour across campus, where students
The Honors
Advantage
At Salisbury University, the Clarke Honors
College welcomes motivated student
scholars who are committed to intellectual
growth and tackling the big questions.
Dedicated faculty lead courses and activities
that enrich your SU experience.
According to Dean Andrew Martino,
“The Clarke Honors College can offer you
opportunities for success however you
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perform their stories, preserving the culture of
SU in a fun and meaningful way.
“It was amazing to learn so much about the
lives of past SU students, while combining both
research and creativity,” said Paige Currie, who
wrote her legend about SU’s beloved mascot,
Sammy the Sea Gull. “This gave me a connection not only to Sammy, but to the SU campus
as a whole.”
Special courses are just one example of how
the Honors College fosters creativity, critical
thinking, and a deep connection to a unique
and supportive community.
The benefits of being in the Honors College
extend beyond the classroom. Honors students
gain access to funding for research projects and
study abroad programs. They have traveled
to Sicily, New York City, and even attended
national conferences thanks to this funding.
The Honors College also offers additional
scholarship opportunities, so students can focus
on what matters: their academic experience.
At SU, the Honors College is designed to
foster a strong sense of community where individual ambitions are supported and celebrated.
“What I really love about the Honors program is the community,” said Jack Lenox, biology and chemistry double major. “The relationships I have formed both in and outside
the classroom have been fundamental for my
development as a student and as a person.”
The community within the Honors College
isn’t just limited to fellow students—faculty
members are also deeply invested in student
success.
“My involvement with honors gave me the
ability to enroll in more challenging classes and
have more of a one-on-one relationship with
professors who knew me personally and how to
help me achieve my goals,” said Honors alumna
Hailey Gibbs ’16.
SU’s Honors College is a place where students can grow academically, personally, and
professionally. Whether taking on challenging coursework, diving into research, or participating in unique extracurricular activities,
the Honors College provides students with
the opportunities to succeed. Learn more at
www.salisbury.edu/honors.
