The Honors Program provides an extra measure of challenge and enrichment for students who are academically distinguished by previous and current achievements and by high levels of motivation and curiosity. It seeks to challenge exceptionally able students to perform at the highest level of which they are capable, to enhance their capacity for critical inquiry and for independent learning, and to develop their potential for leadership in their future vocations.

The UW-Eau Claire Honors Program has two components: University Honors and Departmental/School Honors. Students may complete one component or both.

Honors Program participation is documented on the student's University record, thus enhancing his or her opportunity for future acceptance by graduate or professional schools or in gaining preferred employment.