Established in 1948, Honors A.B. is the University’s first and oldest honors program. True to Xavier’s Jesuit heritage, the program emphasizes the interdisciplinary study of philosophy and the classics. Students study the classic texts of Western civilization while fostering deeper understanding of the values and ideals they embrace.

Students accepted to this program fulfill the University’s core curriculum requirements for University Scholars but also complete additional hours in the classical languages and philosophy. Courses are offered in special honors sections and include additional seminars and tutorials.

Students who complete the program are awarded an Honors Bachelor of Arts degree. Some students pursue another field of study in addition to the honors curriculum, completing a minor or a second major, or premedical or pre-law requirements. Graduates go into a wide variety of careers including academia, medicine, law and business. Students:

• Take an additional 21 hours of Latin, 21 hours of Greek and 18 hours of philosophy.
  
• Have studied high school Latin, though it’s not a prerequisite.
  
• Take a capstone course in their senior year.