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Presidential Scholar Mohammed Zaman in the Kinesiology and Recreation lab where he conducts research.
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Take Opportunities

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Pursue your passion

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The Honors Experience

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Our newest Redbirds by the numbers: Fall 2025Nearly 6,000 new Redbirds are on campus this fall, as Illinois State University continues the trend of attracting strong classes of high-achieving students.
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Growth abroad: Illinois State students reflect on life-changing experiences in Kenya and South AfricaNot only did Illinois State students Makenna Williams and Avery Pierre deepen their understanding of the world while studying and serving abroad in Africa this summer, but they also returned home with a clearer sense of purpose.
Admissions Honor Research with Bella Rohig and Professor Ferrence
Illinois State University earns national recognition for advancing science and creativity, student access and earnings  Illinois State was one of only 27 institutions nationwide to earn both Research 2 (R2) and Opportunity Colleges and Universities (OCU) designations by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

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  • About the Honors Program
  • Learn what makes our Honors Program unique.
  • Apply to the Honors Program
  • Take the first step to being part of our community.
  • Honors Advising
  • Our advisors are with you every step of the way.
  • Choose Your Honors Learning Experience
  • You decide how you’ll experience the Honors Program.
  • More Than Academics
  • The Honors community is more than the classroom.
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