Academic Challenge
Honors seminars, faculty mentorship, research opportunities, and a capstone experience designed to push your thinking further.
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Batten University
Jane P. Batten
Honors College
An invitation to lead. A scholarship to make it possible.
A community built for scholars who want more.
A different kind of honors experience.
The Jane P. Batten Honors College brings together academically ambitious students for an honors experience grounded in global engagement, environmental stewardship, and ethical leadership. Through interdisciplinary seminars, immersive learning, and faculty mentorship, scholars develop the perspective and skills to lead with purpose.
Environmental Stewardship
Scholars who think critically about the natural world and our responsibility to protect it.
Global Engagement
Every scholar completes a required international study away experience that broadens perspective beyond the classroom.
Leadership
Develop ethical leadership through service learning, collaboration, and real-world engagement.
Application Deadlines
- November 5–6, 2026 Apply by October 16, 2026
- January 21–22, 2027 Apply by December 28, 2026
- February 4–5, 2027 Apply by January 15, 2027
Why high-achieving students choose Batten Honors
A selective academic community where ambitious students are challenged to think bigger, engage deeply, and lead with purpose.
Experiential Learning
From global residency experiences to service learning, internships, and immersive projects, learning extends far beyond the classroom.
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Scholar Support
Merit scholarships, additional funding opportunities, priority registration, honors housing, and a close-knit scholar community invested in your success.
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Where Batten Takes You
From global study and research to leadership and service, Batten scholars turn classroom learning into real-world experiences.
Honors College News
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Batten Honors College Publishes 2025-2026 Academic Journal
Annual, student-led publication highlights interdisciplinary research, creative expression, and real-world impact
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Tyler Noll Wins 2026 Ryan Environmental Prize for Excellence in Research
Finalists Stephanie Clark, Jasmine Gorney, and Lily Reslink earn awards and support for environmental causes
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From Classroom to Climate Action: BHC Earns National Recognition for Sustainability Leadership
AASHE acknowledges the University's Outstanding Case Study on the impact of the Batten Honors College
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