Honors Students

The Dean’s Scholars Program is an academic honors program housed within the J. Robert and Barbara A. Hillier College of Architecture and Design.

Schools & Programs

Dean’s Scholars receive a distinctive honors education and opportunities including: 

  • Honors courses within the Hillier College of Architecture and Design

  • Professional networking with distinguished speakers and industry leaders

  • Honors advising through the Hillier College of Architecture and Design 

  • Funding opportunities for research and travel

  • Priority consideration for admission to the Albert Dorman Honors College through sophomore year. Dean’s Scholars can choose to apply to become a Dorman Scholar after the completion of their first or second year. Seats are limited and the application process is competitive, but applications from Dean’s Scholars will be given priority consideration during their evaluations.

How to apply?

To be considered, prospective students should apply through the Albert Dorman Honors College application on the Common Application by checking the box, “Are you interested in the Albert Dorman Honors College?”

Program requirements:

Requirements of the Hillier College Dean Scholars Program include:

  • Taking at least three honors-only courses offered by the Hillier College

  • Attending at least one ADHC colloquium/guest speaker per semester (Hillier Dean’s Scholars are encouraged to attend co-sponsored ADHC-Hillier College speaker events) 

For questions about the program, please contact Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, John Cays, at cays@njit.edu.