Here at American University, the University Honors Program is designed to promote a supportive and engaging learning environment, making optimum use of our outstanding faculty, campus facilities and the numerous resources available in the Washington, D.C., area and abroad. Our students enjoy small classes, established instructors, diverse cultural events, a wide range of social activities and the option of living in Honors housing. At the core of our Honors students' experience lies their engagement with our faculty both inside and outside of the classroom, their interaction with political, economic and media leaders, and their involvement in cutting-edge scientific research.