MOORHEAD, Minn. – Minnesota State University Moorhead is set to open its Honors College in Fall 2026.
The university says it will offer a premier academic experience for high-achieving students seeking greater challenge, deeper engagement and unlimited opportunities.
“Minnesota State Moorhead is a learning community of ‘doers.’ When we have a good idea, we think it through and just do it. The Honors College is more than an expansion of our existing Honors Program; it is a transformative experience that will create a thriving and robust community of scholars, where curiosity is cultivated, ambition is encouraged, and excellence is expected,” President Tim Downs said.
There will be 100 scholarships funded by a private donor and reallocation of existing scholarships. MSUM’s Honors College is open to students from all academic disciplines. They can take part in specialized coursework, research, global experiences and leadership development. The university aims to have 20 to 25 percent of its student body participate. Applications for Fall 2026 open June 1.
Dr. Kyja Kristjansson-Nelson has been named Dean of the Honors College in addition to holding that position with MSUM’s College of Arts and Humanities. Weld Hall, which is undergoing renovation, will have a dedicated space for the program.
“With the support of dedicated professors and transformative opportunities, our Honors College students will graduate not only prepared for the future but ready to shape it. The Honors College will be a space for bold thinkers and creative innovators to push boundaries and forge their own paths to success,” Kristjansson-Nelson said.
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