Why Choose Honors
3/5/26
The Honors College is a community filled with opportunities. Think of it as a force multiplier—a way for you to get even more out of your college experience, starting on your very first day here.
Info for Parents & Family
3/6/26
The Honors College can give your student a personalized, distinguished college experience within UB—New York’s flagship university and one of the top public universities in the United States.
Visit the Honors College
10/8/25
If you’re visiting UB, you’re also invited to learn more about the Honors College at a Visit UB Honors Information Session. 
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What’s Happening in Honors—Catch the Highlights from Instagram!

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Exceptionally Diverse

In fall 2023 we welcomed our largest and most diverse Honors class yet.

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115+ Majors

More than 1,650 current Honors students are studying in 115+ different majors.

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100% Experiential

Every Honors student participates in experiential learning such as internships, research and study abroad.

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Successful Alumni

Honors alumni are 4,500+ strong with a network that spans 30 countries.

Faces & Voices
Tim Matthews.
“I love showing prospective students how Honors can unlock exclusive opportunities.”
12/13/23

Tim Matthews, Senior Assistant Director

Patrick McDevitt.
“Knowing that I have people in my corner, and in so many different corners, to help me do the things I want to do—that’s just invaluable. I feel that in my heart. ”
12/27/23

Madison Nitsche, Class of ’25 

Clayton Markham.
“If UB is my home, then Honors is my family. ”
12/13/23

Clayton Markham, Class of ‘22

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“Every time we turn around, someone from the Honors College is doing amazing things. ”
12/29/25

Patrick McDevitt, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education and the Honors College

Sydné Jackson.
“I’ve made many friends through Honors my first year that I still have to this day as well as supportive advisors who open us up to opportunities and experiences. ”
12/13/23

Sydné Jackson, Class of ’22 

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Current Honors Students

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Honors Students Among SUNY's Highest Honorees

2026 SUNY Chancellor's Awards for Student Excellence

Recipients of the 2026 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence—the highest honor SUNY bestows on a student—reflect on their journeys, what the award means to them, and the #UBTrueBlue experiences that shaped their success.

From academics to leadership to service, these students embody the best of what it means to be part of the UB community!