Honors Program Contact
- Kristen DeCarli
- Aquinas Hall 208
- 1-203-773-8547
- kdecarli@albertus.edu
- Jonathan Sozek
- Aquinas Hall 228
- 1-203-773-8554
- jsozek@albertus.edu
The Honors Program at Albertus Magnus College
The Honors Program prepares Albertus students to excel academically while exposing them to a variety of cultural opportunities in and around New Haven, Connecticut. Honors students at Albertus have a supportive environment of peers and professors that challenge them to achieve their academic and professional goals.
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"Our Honors Program means so much to me. I have made lifelong friendships through this program and I have been given countless opportunities to grow as a student and as a person. It is an amazing experience that I wouldn’t trade for anything."
Kaitlyn Amasino, ‘20
Honors Program Vice President
Honors students participate in regional and national conferences, community outreach and internship opportunities, and multiple leadership roles on campus. Personalized academic advising is provided by our Honors Program Co-Directors, Dr. Kristen DeCarli and Dr. Jon Sozek. The Honors Program awards students a renewable scholarship upon acceptance into the program. Students who remain active members in the program are eligible to be nominated for the Catherine de Ricci Award. The connections fostered while in the Honors Program are lasting bonds, making the Albertus experience memorable, enjoyable, and rewarding.
Eligibility & Requirements
Admission into the Honors Program as a first-year student is by invitation, after review of all application materials. Full-time undergraduate students at Albertus Magnus College are eligible to participate in the Honors Program after their first semester by earning a 3.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) and submitting an application provided by the program director(s).
The Albertus Magnus Honors Program, aligned with the Four Pillars of the Dominican Tradition of Study, Prayer, Community, and Service, offers valuable and practical opportunities for ambitious undergraduate students. At Albertus, we offer extensive Honors options such as: robust course selections; the Aquinas Scholars Program; faculty-student collaborative research; and support for students applying for nationally-competitive scholarships.
In order to graduate from the Honors Program, students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and complete all academic and enrichment requirements, including Honors Projects in a variety of courses.
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Your Story, Our Story
"I decided to be a part of the Honors Program at Albertus Magnus College because I
was looking for a challenge."Jessica Coughlin '21,
Honors Program President
Communications Major
A Few Reasons to Join the Honors Program
- Support While you can expect increased academic rigor from your Honors classes, you will find a supportive environment that encourages growth.
- Early Registration As an Honors student, you are eligible for early registration for classes each semester.
- Adventure Located in the city of New Haven, and in between New York City and Boston, the Albertus campus provides easy access to endless cultural outings.
- Hard Work Pays Off Honors Program participants enjoy perks during their time at Albertus and receive recognition during the Laurel Awards and Commencement exercises.
- Professional Development Opportunities Honors students participate in regional and national conferences, community outreach and internship opportunities, and multiple leadership roles on campus.
- Scholarships A renewable scholarship is available upon acceptance into the program. Students who remain active members in the program are eligible to be nominated for the Catherine de Ricci Award.
Honors Program Activities
While in the Honors Program, Albertus students engage in experiential opportunities and leadership roles, both on and off campus. Students not only achieve academic excellence, but embody all aspects of the Four Dominican Pillars. Honors Program opportunities include:
Albertus Abroad
Students from the Honors Program have gotten the chance to go abroad, traveling to Fanjeaux, France with representatives from other Dominican colleges and universities. There, they studied the history and charism of the Dominican Order in the town where St. Dominic once lived. They also traveled throughout the region to various sites of historical importance in both French and Catholic Dominican history.
In general, all students from Albertus Magnus College have the opportunity to study abroad during their academic career. Albertus offers Study Abroad opportunities through three different programs and reaching at least 19 countries. There are specific requirements that need to be met in order for students to successfully prepare for Study Abroad and students can work with the college’s Office of Career and Professional Development to plan for this amazing opportunity.
Honors Program Faculty
Thinking about applying to the Albertus Honors Program?
Your hard work will pay in dividends! Meet like-minded students, gain access to additional benefits, and participate in activities exclusive to Honors Program participants. To learn more about this exciting program, download the brochure.