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Honors and Scholars Programs

Blue Streaks who are especially drawn to leadership, social justice, or interdisciplinary learning can enrich their educational experience through our Honors and Scholars Programs.

Inspired by John Carroll’s mission and values, these unique, competitive programs offer benefits such as:

  • Enhanced coursework
  • Priority class selection/scheduling
  • Book and course materials stipend
  • Special designation on diploma
  • Option to live in an honors and scholars residential community
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Honors Program

Designed for students with a high level of academic curiosity, this program includes engaging, interdisciplinary courses — plus meaningful research and service elements. If you’re an out-of-the-box thinker who thrives on discovery, JCU Honors may be for you.

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Arrupe Social Justice Scholars

This program embodies JCU’s Jesuit values. Arrupe Scholars put advocacy into action through social justice-related courses, service projects (like the annual Fatima Food Drive), and an annual student-run conference. Students also complete the Peace, Justice, and Human Rights minor.

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Leadership Scholars

Develop strong leadership skills through courses, small group activities, professional networking, and travel opportunities. Along the way, you’ll also complete JCU’s Leadership Development minor. If you’re ready to make a positive change in the world, consider becoming a Leadership Scholar.

  • Three students sit around a round table working on laptops and writing in a room with brick walls and a large Capitol.

    Honors Program

    Designed for students with a high level of academic curiosity, this program includes engaging, interdisciplinary courses — plus meaningful research and service elements. If you’re an out-of-the-box thinker who thrives on discovery, JCU Honors may be for you.

  • Four students sit at a table smiling and writing in notebooks during a group study session.

    Arrupe Social Justice Scholars

    This program embodies JCU’s Jesuit values. Arrupe Scholars put advocacy into action through social justice-related courses, service projects (like the annual Fatima Food Drive), and an annual student-run conference. Students also complete the Peace, Justice, and Human Rights minor.

  • Two students write equations on a glass wall while three others watch from a table behind them.

    Leadership Scholars

    Develop strong leadership skills through courses, small group activities, professional networking, and travel opportunities. Along the way, you’ll also complete JCU’s Leadership Development minor. If you’re ready to make a positive change in the world, consider becoming a Leadership Scholar.

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For the 2025-2026 academic year, you can choose from five different Living Learning Community options where you will live alongside like-minded peers and build deeper bonds with your classmates.

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If you’re an incoming JCU student interested in one of these programs, you will need to submit a separate application. Find the details you need in your myJCU Gateway after you receive your admission decision.

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