The Honors Program strives to:
- Challenge talented and motivated students to reach beyond the scope of traditional TCNJ curricula,
- Provide small and challenging classes, that focus on the in-depth study of unique topics that cross disciplinary boundaries,
- Provide a framework of course options that allows students to be active stakeholders in their scholarship,
- Encourage students to look at issues beyond the lens of their major and their cultural background, from a wide variety of angles and perspectives,
- Encourage faculty to work with faculty from other discipline, to create courses that explore exciting new topics and theories, and to experiment with new pedagogies,
- Facilitate strong learning relationships between Honors students and TCNJ Honors faculty,
- Provide support, resources, and programming that nurtures a community of like-minded scholars,
- Create a model of academic excellence and innovation for students and faculty across the college,
- Prepare students for graduate and professional schools, and leadership roles, and
- Help students earn competitive fellowships and recognition for their academic accomplishments and service to the TCNJ community.