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What is Collegium V?

The Hobson Wildenthal Honors College encourages students to extend their educational experience beyond the scope of the traditional undergraduate curriculum.

Program Benefits

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Educational Relationships

Be part of a close-knit community featuring academically ambitious and intellectually curious students from a variety of disciplines.

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Collaborative Environment

Learn from each other through projects, discussions and problem-solving activities in creative, challenging honors instruction.

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Research Opportunities

Gain productive interaction with faculty members by working closely with them on cutting-edge projects to gain valuable, hands-on experience.

Honors College students

Industry Connections

Access to career-building opportunities, networking events and mentorship programs.

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Scholarships and Awards

Become eligible for a range of benefits tailored to academic achievements and aspirations.

What Students Are Saying

“The best part about being in CV is all the events that they have. Going to roundtables to learn something new and hanging with other CV kids in the building are all a blast.”

Jeremiah Vo
Electrical Engineering

“I love being able to be in smaller honors classes because you get to know the other students better as well as the professor. It allows for better discussions, better learning and better relationships.”

Carla Ramirez
Healthcare Studies

“My favorite part of being in Collegium V is meeting other honors students who are passionate about their respective fields. There is nothing more rewarding than having meaningful conversations with people who love what they study.”

David Girata
Biomedical Engineering

“Taking discussion-based CV courses taught me how to think critically, discuss ideas and analyze media. This has been especially helpful in my high-level electives. Plus, free food in the
CV Lounge is great!”

Josephine Harras
Information Technology and Systems

“Being part of Collegium V allows you to form amazing connections with professors and mentors across campus. I love attending the roundtables to hear about new topics.”

Paulina Hruskoci
Geospatial Information Services

“Collegium V has introduced me to so many wonderful people. The network I have built with both my peers and professors in the program has been extremely helpful in adjusting to college life.”

Zachary Campbell
Psychology

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The Story behind Collegium V’s Name

Even the students in the Collegium V program might not understand the meaning of its name — let alone the proper pronunciation. Get ready for a classically creative answer that Aristotle (pictured) would appreciate.

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