Lee Honors College

Honors Student Success Programs

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As part of the Lee Honors College experience, we emphasize success beyond the classroom. You'll find a range of programming and opportunities designed to help you develop personally, academically and professionally. 

Grow and thrive personally, academically and professionally in the honors college

At the Lee Honors College, student success means more than earning honors credits, or completing a thesis. Our programs are designed to help students build confidence, develop leadership and communication skills, and create lasting relationships with mentors and peers.

Through advising, peer mentorship, first-generation student support, and career readiness opportunities, honors students are encouraged to grow as scholars and as engaged members of their communities.

The honors experience helps students strengthen skills that extend far beyond the classroom. Through honors coursework, advising, research opportunities, and experiential learning, students learn how to think critically, communicate effectively, collaborate with others, and adapt to new challenges. These transferable skills prepare honors students for lifelong learning. 

The Lee Honors College encourages students to reflect on who they are, what matters to them, and how they want to contribute to the world around them. Through community engagement, mentoring programs, cultural experiences, and personal wellness programming, students gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their values, and their goals. 

Honors students are supported throughout their academic and professional journeys with opportunities focused on graduate school preparation, networking, leadership development, and career readiness. From research presentations and faculty mentorship to professional workshops and experiential learning, students graduate prepared to pursue meaningful careers and advanced study.

The honors college is intentionally designed to create connection and support. Students build relationships through peer mentorship, events, service opportunities, collaborative learning experiences, and shared academic goals. Whether students are first-generation college students, transfer students, or traditional first-year students new to campus life, the honors community provides encouragement and belonging throughout their WMU experience. 

From advisors to professors, the Lee Honors College creates an atmosphere where asking questions, exploring new ideas, and pursuing big dreams feels encouraged rather than intimidating. I've also enjoyed being part of a close-knit community where it's common to recognize people, stop to chat between classes, or see familiar faces throughout the day.
— Lainnie Singleterry, English Major

Programs and experiences that support your growth

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Advising

Honors advising gives students an additional layer of personalized support throughout their time at WMU. Honors advisors help students navigate honors requirements and connect with opportunities. New honors students will also complete LASSO, an online orientation program that introduces students to the honors experience.
Meet your honors advisor
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Peer mentorship

Peer mentorship programs help students build connection and community during their transition to college life. PSST mentors provide guidance, encouragement, and practical support for navigating the honors experience.
Explore PSST mentorship
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Career readiness

The career readiness programming at the Lee Honors College is designed to equip honors students with the skills and confidence to succeed after graduation. Through workshops, mentorship, and distinctive networking opportunities, students can start preparing for their future careers today.
Find career prep opportunities in your LHC Experience Pathway
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Leadership opportunities

Lee Honors College houses the nationally recognized and award-winning WMU chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta. ALD membership is lifetime and all WMU students who earn a 3.5 GPA their first semester in college are invited to join. Membership benefits in this very active chapter include leadership development programs, chapter leadership opportunities, academic and professional support, and scholarships for undergraduate tuition, study abroad and graduate school.
Explore Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society for first-year success

Stay in the loop—read your weekly Lee Honors College newsletter

Don't miss any updates on honors programming at WMU. Read your weekly Monday newsletter from the LHC to find information on upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and news from the WMU Lee Honors College. 

You'll find information on Study in the States courses, Metro Series trips and much more! 

Questions? Get in touch!

We are here to support you! Please schedule an appointment with your honors advisor if you have any questions regarding scholarship opportunities.

Let's connect
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