Program Overview

Introduction to the Thomas Hunter Honors Program

The Thomas Hunter Honors Program is an interdisciplinary program designed for outstanding undergraduate students. It provides a course of study tailored to individual needs and interests, fostering high academic potential, interdisciplinary interests, intellectual curiosity, and the willingness to explore unfamiliar fields and accept challenges.

Program Overview

• The program is suited for students who demonstrate evidence of high academic potential, interdisciplinary interests, and intellectual curiosity.
• Students may apply for admission on their own or be invited based on their outstanding academic records.
• Many graduates of the Thomas Hunter Honors Program pursue PhD programs in various arts and sciences or attend law, medical, and other professional schools.
• Others choose careers in professional, artistic, and business fields.

College Requirements

• The program requires students to maintain breadth in their programs.
• Students must create a significant pattern of courses in at least two academic areas of investigation, including:
  • Humanities and Arts
  • Social Sciences
  • Sciences and Mathematics
• At least one laboratory science course is required.
• All programs must be approved every semester by a Council adviser.
• Students entering Hunter in fall 2013 or later must complete the College’s Common Core requirements.
• Note that all colloquia in the 200 or 300 series are “W” courses.

Administration and Faculty

Program Coordinator

The program coordinator is Sarah R. Jeninsky.

Program Office

The program office is located at 1421 West.

Faculty

The program is supported by the Thomas Hunter Honors Program Faculty.