Young scientists in our college discover knowledge that advances society - especially those in the honors program.

This opportunity is designed to challenge superior students to take a closer look at what interests them most. With the support of faculty, honors students conduct research and share their discoveries with others.

Student in our honors program will have a variety of challenging academic experiences including:

• Honors classes
• Accelerated and advanced courses
• High-level research experiences

The college offers two honors programs:

Undergraduate
Students looking to earn a bachelor's degree in the following areas are eligible for our honors program.

• Agriculture
• Food Science
• Nutrition

This program is based on the concepts of flexibility in course selection, enrollment in honors, accelerated, or advanced courses, and an honors project.


Undergraduate and Graduate Combined
The Combined B.S./M.S. Honors Program allows a continuity of curriculum development into graduate education. Students are enrolled concurrently in the Graduate School and College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.

This program permits the logical development of course work without strict regard to prerequisites and class standing of students. The purpose of the combined program is to give outstanding students an opportunity to simultaneously pursue two degrees by reducing the amount of time normally required to complete both sets of degree requirements.

Students interested in information on the Combined Program should contact Jill Pfister, Honors Director, Room 100 Agriculture Administration Building, 292-1734.


Contact Information

Jill A. Pfister, Ph.D.
Honors Director
2120 Fyffe Rd. Room 100
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: 614-292-1734
E-mail: pfister.1@osu.edu
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