Cathedral of Learning
Forge Your Own Path

The David C. Frederick Honors College provides increased opportunity, incentives, and recognition for high academic attainment by students.

Opportunities
Honors students listen intently to a presenter.
Academics
Use your academic talent to make an impact.
Bird's-eye view of Honors students collaborating.
Admissions
Continue your journey through the application process.
Students have a discussion in one of the Honors College's lounges.
Research
Take the lead on incredible discoveries.

Office of National Scholarships & Post-Graduation Success

Scholar-mentors work with all Pitt students and recent alumni to identify and apply for competitive national and international awards.

Scholarships
Scholar-Mentor Lesha Greene meets with a student.

News

Mark Visco Jr.

The Frederick Honors College Welcomes Suitable CEO Mark Visco to Its Board of Visitors

The David C. Frederick Honors College is proud to announce the appointment of Mark Visco (A&S ‘14, CBA ‘14) to its Board of Visitors. 

Mohammad Shedeed

Pittwire: Championing student mental health earned this Pitt junior a Newman Civic Fellowship

Mohammad Shedeed, a junior in the University of Pittsburgh Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and David C. Frederick Honors College, received a 2025-26 Newman Civic Fellowship.

Judith Erlen

The Erlens’ Passion for Helping Students Explore Their Future Culminates in Endowed Funds

Judith (NURS ’66) and Jonathon Erlen never dreamed they would land in Pittsburgh with PhDs and careers in higher education.

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