Honors Program

Be challenged to think from different perspectives and develop leadership skills.

Preparing Student Leaders for the Real World

Study, gain experience and learn to be a leader in the real world. Go beyond the classroom to explore and discover yourself. Be challenged to think from different perspectives and develop leadership skills as a student in Point Park's Honors Program.

A Focus on Academics, Leadership & Community Service

In addition to being challenged academically, students in the Honors Program are encouraged to work creatively to reach their highest potential as scholars and leaders to prepare them for further study or careers after graduation. Opportunities include:

Leadership and community service: Participate in the Honors Student Organization, a student-run group that plans events to enhance the overall academic experience of students.
Mentoring: Sophomores, juniors and seniors can apply to become mentors to help new honors students take advantage of leadership and community service opportunities.
Membership in honors organizations: Serve as a student representative, present research and academic work at conferences, as well as have your work considered for publication in academic journals.

"The Honors Program has enhanced my Point Park experience by giving me a place to discuss my goals with students and faculty who support me and want me to succeed."

Delaney Yeakle '27

Benefits for Honors Program Students

Early move-in
Priority course registration
Membership in the Honors Student Organization
Honors Program residential floor
Can serve as a student representative on the Northeast Regional Honors Council
Student-assistant positions (available to juniors and seniors)
Book awards based on academic and community service records
A greater variety of course projects, activities and research opportunities
Lectures by guest speakers
Cultural events in the Pittsburgh area and New York City

Learn more about the benefits of the Honors Program in our brochure.

Join the Honors Program

New students are automatically invited to join the Honors Program if awarded a Presidential Scholarship or Transfer Presidential Scholarship, or if they enter Point Park with a 3.5 QPA. Other students interested in joining the Honors Program are required to submit an application.

Apply now.

2025 Scholastic Writing Awards

The Honors Program at Point Park University is proud to be the Pittsburgh regional affiliate of the 2025 Scholastic Writing Awards, the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens. Learn more about the Scholastic Writing Awards and see the 2023 winners here.

Meet Our Directors

Jessica McCort, Ph.D., Director

In addition to serving as director of the Honors Program, Dr. McCort is an associate professor of composition and rhetoric in the Department of Literarature, Culture and Society.

Faculty Bio

Dorene Ciletti, Ph.D., Assistant Director

In addition to serving as assistant director of the Honors Program, Dr. Ciletti is the H.J. Heinz Company Endowed Chair in Business Management and professor and director of the marketing and sales program in the Rowland School of Business.

Faculty Bio