Patrick Leahy Honors College

As a Patrick Leahy Honors College student, you’ll experience the benefits of a liberal arts college and the resources of a public research university. An academic and residential college that enrolls students from the full spectrum of academic programs at UVM, the Patrick Leahy Honors College provides a rigorous, multi-disciplinary academic challenge that complements and enriches the entire undergraduate experience. 

Our Mission

We are a dynamic college that embeds the liberal arts in a culture of research and scholarly inquiry, serving all undergraduate students at UVM who seek opportunities to excel in scholarship, leadership, and civic engagement.  

Our Vision

We strive to create a vibrant community rooted in inclusive values, where students are empowered through experiential learning and grow into courageous thinkers and compassionate leaders.  

In the Patrick Leahy Honors College, we value:

• Inquiry driven by curiosity, intellectual risk-taking, and engagement with the problems of our time. 
• Intellectual growth and the creation of knowledge.  
• A diverse and inclusive community experience, grounded in empathy, that combines academic exploration with wellbeing and belonging. 
• Independent and critical thinking within a culture of integrity, accountability, and courageous leadership. 
• Compassionate service to our community and to our world.