Donna and Walt Young Honors College
The Donna and Walt Young Honors College enrolls academically strong undergraduates who strive for the highest distinction. Offering exclusive Young Honors College scholarships, dedicated housing, small class sizes, a flexible curriculum, one-of-a-kind research, creative opportunities and a collaborative environment, the Young Honors College helps guide students in every degree toward success.
Mission Statement
The Young Honors College at Oakland University actively supports the aspirations and goals of all dedicated, high-achieving and gifted students to excel in everything they do, to contribute to their own success and to the success of the world at large. Aspiration, inspiration and celebration enliven our strong pillars of Academics, Involvement and Mentorship. Diversity informs us, and commitment drives us. Through the power of mentorship and leadership, and through the advancement of knowledge and understanding, we will make a positive contribution to our fields of study, to our future professions and to the communities in which we live.
News
- OU to welcome bestselling author John Green for the Student Life Lecture Board and Varner Vitality Lecture Series
- Reimagining the Meadow Brook Seminars coming January 30
- Meet the newest group of Pescovitz Presidential Scholars
- OU’s popular lecture series, ‘History Comes Alive,’ returns Sept. 17
- Oakland University bringing Living Learning Communities on campus for fall
- Nathaniel Oberdier: A Beacon of Promise
- A Historical Gift
- OU welcomes most diverse incoming class in its history
- Maurice Brown Poetry Reading features Michigan poet laureate Nandi Comer
- Event to highlight honors education and artificial intelligence Story
- Honors College celebrates transformational naming gift
Donna and Walt Young Honors College
509 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4452
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(248) 370-4450
Fax: (248) 370-4479
[email protected]





