The University of Dayton offers two different but clearly related programs for its most academically accomplished students.

Both the University Honors and John W. Berry, Sr. Scholars Programs share the Catholic, Marianist philosophy of education — one that recognizes the dignity, and encourages the development of the special intellectual and creative gifts, of each student. Both programs also provide numerous and varied leadership opportunities and seek, through the curriculum and practical experience, to instill ethical sensitivity and social responsibility in each student.

The Honors Program and the Berry Scholars Program fulfill this mission in very distinctive ways. The Honors Program is carefully structured, but the individual student chooses how and when to participate. The College, in collaboration with the University Honors Program office, offers diverse curricular and extracurricular opportunities and benefits to its University honors students.

The Berry Scholars Program, in comparison, provides a unique, collaborative educational experience to a small group of carefully selected students. Here the emphasis is on an intimate, shared learning environment through a sequence of seminars, combining a strong and broad foundation in liberal and professional education with generously supported individual research opportunities. Many of these students select majors in the College.

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