Honors Program | Russell Sage College

What is the Honors Program at Russell Sage College?

The Honors Program builds and celebrates curiosity, creativity, and community in and outside of the classroom through thought-provoking courses, events, and research.

Students in any major can join the Honors Program at Russell Sage — which is a member of the National Collegiate Honors Council — meaning you’ll graduate with Honors and be a part of a national organization.

First-year students joining the program are required to complete 15 credits of honors coursework (check out some sample classes below). Transfer students joining the program are required to complete 12 credits of honors coursework. *Transfer students who participated in an honors program at a previous institution can transfer up to 6 credits of honors coursework to apply toward the 12-credit requirement.

“The program is not just a set of requirements. It’s also a community — and the Honors students find their people in that community.”

Nathanael Green

Assistant Professor of Practice in Writing and Honors Program Director

Enhances the student experience at Russell Sage by creating a community that encourages curiosity and creativity
Offers unique honors courses that challenge your intellect in new ways
Creates opportunities to attend distinct honors events – on-campus speakers, cultural events, stories from abroad, annual mixers, and so much more.
Chances to present at regional and national conferences like the National Collegiate Honors Council Conference or the Northeast Regional Honors Conference
Improves your resume and helps you stand out in your job search

Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4
Present research or creative work at a regional, national, or international conference
Actively participate in engaged and service learning experiences through Honors Societies, student government, campus events, and more!

How to join the Honors Program?

Students applying to Russell Sage directly from high school with a GPA of 3.5 or higher are eligible for the Honors Program. After you are accepted to the college, you must opt-in to the program via your admission counselor.

Students applying to Russell Sage from a different institution with a GPA of 3.4 or higher are eligible for the Honors Program. After you are accepted to the college, you must opt-in to the program via your admission counselor.

Transfer students who are currently enrolled in an Honors Program at another institution can transfer up to six credits that will go toward the 12-credit honors coursework requirement.

Are you already a student at Russell Sage and interested in joining the Honors Program? Reach out to your academic advisor and complete this application to be considered.

Sample Honors Courses

AEM/MAT 248: Art + Math = Not Boring
HUM 148: Legends of Literature
BIO 248: Ethics in Biology
HST 238: History of Healthcare & Medicine
PBH 248: Pandemics since 1918
EMH 248: Art Therapy, Art Activism, and Public Art
THR 248: Tennessee Williams’ Women
ENG/NSG/WST 267: Ill-Behaved Women: Nursing & Literature
SPA/WST 270: Hispanic Women Writers
CHM 148: Science and Cooking
ENG 268: Diverse Voices: Daughters of Africa

Contact us

Nathanael Green

Assistant Professor of the Practice of Writing; Director of the Honors Program

Ekaterina Kagan, Ph.D.

Professor of Spanish, Associate Director of Honors