Participation in the Honors Program at Fisk University offers students many benefits:
- Smaller classes for many required CORE classes
- Interdisciplinary courses that encourage students to synthesize material
- Discussion-oriented, interactive classes
- Opportunities to enhance course projects through honors contracts
- Close relationships with many bright, energetic students
- Many opportunities to develop leadership skills and hone academic skills
- Close relationships with faculty members committed to your success
- Better letters of recommendation from faculty who know you very well
- Opportunities for social, spiritual, and service activities with your peers
- Possibility for special recognition at graduation
- Access to lounge, study areas, honors library, and kitchen at the Honors Building
- Advantages when applying to graduate and professional schools
- Advantages when applying for jobs after graduation
- Networking with national and regional honors organizations
- Opportunities to present papers at conferences
- Study abroad opportunities