The Cursus Honorum

Collegium Honorum

Top 5 Reasons to Study

Become part of a millennia-old conversation, pursuing a rigorous classical and civic education reading great books with faculty specialists in foundational texts and traditions that span cultures and civilizations.

Broaden your worldview through exciting study-abroad programs in places like Oxford, Iceland, France, Spain, and Morocco to enhance both personal and academic growth.

Benefit from close mentorship, small seminar-style classes, and a collaborative network of driven peers and alumni dedicated to your success.

Stand out with enriched academic experiences, access to research and scholarships, and preparation that strengthens applications for top career and graduate opportunities.

Earn the distinction Collegium Honorum on your Mississippi State diploma.

Core
Skills

Developing critical thinking skills
Writing and communicating research
Growing the capacity for interdisciplinary collaboration
Navigating an increasingly global society

Sample
Jobs

Process Engineer
Cybesecurity Analyst
Orthopedic Surgeon
Lawyer
Cursus complements any major, so our students pursue diverse career paths

Successful Career Outcomes

60% of our graduates are pursuing graduate or professional degrees within six months of graduation

Over 95% of our Cursus students have engaged in faculty-mentored research and/or have published in peer-reviewed academic journals

Our recent Cursus students have been accepted into graduate and professional programs at Mississippi State, Yale, Purdue, Duke, Auburn, Vanderbilt, UMMC, Harvard, Columbia, Texas A&M, Emory, and Mississippi College.

Top
Employment
Industries

Engineering
Manufacturing
Information Technology
Commerce
Public Service

Brag
Points

1 in 3 prestigious national scholarship awardees pursue the Cursus.
Graduates earn a recognized Honors distinction on their diploma.
Our alumni network spans leading institutions and top-tier companies worldwide.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

In our Shackouls Summer Study, our students have been placed in top Oxford colleges taught by Oxford-affiliated faculty.

Spotlight

Christopher Jolivette, one of the students pursuing the Cursus, is the latest to be named a finalist for the prestigious international Rhodes Scholarship.