Esther G. Maynor Honors College

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Do you think that going to college is as much about learning as it is about getting a degree? Are you excited about asking questions, getting to know faculty, reading, and going to class? If so, the Maynor Honors College may be just the way to enhance your experience at UNC Pembroke.

The Maynor Honors College recognizes and promotes the scholarly and personal growth of outstanding students. Maynor Honors College students are provided interdisciplinary educational opportunities that enhance the general curriculum. These opportunities are developed around a learning community of honors students and include selected general education courses, small interdisciplinary seminars, cultural and service programs, and shared residential facilities with other honors students.

The Maynor Honors College offers an intellectually stimulating social environment; greater curricular flexibility; more personal contact and scholarly discussion with students and faculty from the various disciplines; and closer interaction with individual faculty members in the College.

As you explore the website, you should get a feel for the unique opportunities available through the Honors College. After all, learning is supposed to be both challenging and fun. If you think the Honors College experience is right for you, and you meet the admissions requirements, please fill out an online application or contact us directly.

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Mission Statement:

The Maynor Honors College at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke is designed to attract top student scholars to our university by providing an atmosphere that is both academically and personally stimulating. The honors college offers interdisciplinary courses and seminars taught by distinguished faculty members; these courses enhance the general education curriculum, facilitate academic and personal growth, and encourage the interdisciplinary exploration of ideas. Honors students also gain a sense of community at the university, local, and global levels through cultural and service programs and shared residential facilities. Most importantly, the honors college provides students with opportunities for scholarly inquiry, and students are encouraged to investigate areas of interest under the supervision of faculty mentors. The main goal of the MHC is to help students become successful thinkers, researchers, and communicators while simultaneously preparing them to be responsible members of a global society.

Updated: Monday, September 21, 2009

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