The DWU Honors Program is a four-year honors program that provides highly motivated students with experiences designed to expand their personal and professional horizons by developing their interpersonal and intellectual excellence to become leaders within the DWU learning community. The university offers research opportunities and other special programs to members of the Honors Program. Students should consult with their adviser about enrollment in the Honors Program.

Mission
The Honors Program is designed for the creative and academically committed student who wants an intense intellectual challenge and is prepared to invest the effort required to successfully complete the program. Through unique courses and meaningful projects, this student enters into multiple opportunities for personal growth and professional development, service and leadership. The honor student hones the intellect to use this talent toward the responsible advancement of human knowledge and strives toward mastery of the self, while serving others.

Goals
The successful honors student will demonstrate collaborative skills, leadership skills, provide service to others, evaluate his or her intellectual, emotional and spiritual growth, and create examples of effective expression.