The Dr. Robert C. Weber Honors Program provides opportunities for higher ability students to extend their intellectual and creative talents beyond conventional university offerings. The program is designed for students who choose to enrich their University studies through directed, self directed, and independent activities commensurate with their abilities. Motivated students have ample opportunities to develop independence and initiative, and to work closely with outstanding university professors.

The program is available to qualified students enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program. Students interested in the challenges and rewards of an honors program are invited to apply. The University has developed a scholarship program to assist students enrolled in the Dr. Robert C. Weber Honors Program.

Honors graduates receive special recognition at the Celebration of Excellence and Commencement ceremonies. Their transcripts and degree diploma indicate that they have completed the Dr. Robert C. Weber Honors Program.

Honors students in good standing receive preferential scheduling privileges. They also have the opportunity to secure on-campus housing in the building where their program and related facilities are housed.

Honors students enroll in independent study to work on the Senior Honors Project or on projects in topic areas not typically offered in the undergraduate curriculum. The senior project encourages honors students to develop expertise on a specific topic and to gain research experience under the guidance of a faculty mentor. The senior project is presented in an appropriate public forum (journal publication, academic conference, online journal, art gallery, recital hall, etc.).

Honors students are encouraged to study abroad and are given the opportunity to apply each year for two full scholarships that are available for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Summer Honors Program. Additional study abroad experiences are available each year.

The Dr. Robert C. Weber Honors Program is a member of the National Collegiate Honors Council and the Northeast Regional Division of the NCHC.