Welcome to Wilkes Honors College

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Small Classes. Big Opportunities.

The Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University is the nation’s only university-affiliated, freestanding honors college. Located in Jupiter, Fla., this close-knit, residential, highly selective liberal arts and sciences college offers our students a distinctive all-honors curriculum. You’ll also be surrounded by world-renowned scientific research institutes, where you can benefit from ready access to research internships.

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Choose from a wide array of disciplinary and interdisciplinary programs of study and enjoy small classes all taught by accomplished professors and pursue internships and study abroad opportunities.

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Why Florida Atlantic?

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1 Faculty Member per 14 Honors Students

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37 National and International Awards for Academic Excellence

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70% of Honors Grads Attend Graduate and Professional Programs

Life at Wilkes

Find out all about what it’s like inside the Honors College at Florida Atlantic University

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Bond with your Honors College classmates and build a community in one of three Jupiter campus residence halls.

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Tennis anyone? We have tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts, a soccer/football field and a pool.

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Connect with an Honors College student to help you navigate life at Florida Atlantic and the college.

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Get Hands-on

Conduct original research alongside scientists at on-campus facilities dedicated to neuroscience and biomedical innovation and technology.

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Our college has more than 60 on-campus clubs where you can pursue interests in crafts, causes, academic topics and sports.

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Apply for Scholarships and Financial Aid

Once you’re admitted to Wilkes College, you may be eligible for three merit-based scholarships. We can also assist you with need-based financial aid.

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Schedule an in-person tour on our Jupiter campus or take a virtual tour without leaving home. You can also register for a virtual information session with one of our admissions counselors.
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Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College

The Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College gives students the opportunity to research, investigate and learn in a nurturing environment.

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John D. MacArthur Campus
5353 Parkside Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
call (561) 799-8500
mail hcadmissions@fau.edu