Lee Honors College

Spring 2024 LHC grad, Omna Dazz with her parents, Dr. Lopez, and Anthony Helms.

Spring 2024 honors college grad, Nayeli Guandique-Benitez.

Three honors students standing near a map of Michigan.

Honors students in Chicago on a Metro Series trip.

Honors college grads in front of Miller Fountain.

Apply for funding Join the college Schedule a meeting LHC Thrive Series

Summer Hours: the honors college building is open and available for student use from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. M - F. We are closed Saturday and Sunday. The office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M - F.

Your Future, Our Focus

The college experience is more than academics and career prep – it’s about defining and preparing for YOUR future. At the Lee Honors College we make your future our focus. We are a distinctive community—based on drive, grit, and engagement—that further enriches the educational and college experiences of its high-performing members through providing the extra attention, support, and opportunities needed to become well-rounded individuals. We prepare you to show the world what you can do rather than just what you know, supporting your professional preparation with a holistic focus and a deep commitment to your well-being.

The Lee Honors College is home to more than 2,000 high-achieving students who are completing programs of study in every one of WMU’s seven academic colleges. You may join the honors college as a new or continuing undergraduate student at Western Michigan University.

Join the honors college

1M+

Over a million honors thesis downloads from ScholarWorks.

Over a Million

$50,000

in scholarships annually for research, creative activities, and study abroad.

Scholarships

51

Our students represent all 51 academic programs on campus.

51 Programs

100,000+

miles traveled with Study in the States.

Study in the States

LHC News

David Dombrowski sits in a box overlooking a baseball stadium.

Honors college alum, and president of baseball operations for the Philadelphia Phillies, David Dombrowski credits his honors thesis for propelling him toward success.

Shelby Wilmot stands on a stage between two MSP troopers.

Among the newest Michigan State Police Troopers are a few honors college alumni, including Shelby Wilmot, pictured above, and Jaqueline Chavarria, below. Read how WMU's Cold Case Program is helping steer them in MSP's direction.

Trooper Jackie Chavarria stands in front of the Marshall MSP post.

Grace Mulock holds up her cell phone in the aisle of a warehouse.

Spring 2026 honors college grad, Grace Mulock, turned her internship into a full time position with Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes.

Aniya Thompson at the Spring 2025 honors college graduation ceremony, holding a sign that reads "Class of 2025 Honors Graduate."

Congratulations to spring 2025 honors college grad, Aniya Thompson, who will be making her Off-Broadway debut in Heathers in July! Break a leg, Aniya!

English and Honors instructor, Dr. Steve Feffer, explores the Vietnam War through music in interdisciplinary course and Bruce Springsteen research

Student sitting at table in front of Haworth Business College sign

Honors student, Gracie Feckovics, a third-generation Bronco, channels business passion into hands-on classroom experience

Dhani James sits at a table, laughing and holding hands with two of the center's adults.

Bilingual breakthrough: Honors student Dhani James completes high-impact special education internship in Costa Rica

Honors grad Molly Cochran grins as she walks across the stage at commencement.

Congratulations to our 2026 Honors Broncos! We wish you the very best and hope you'll let us know how you're doing out there, changing the world!