Philadelphia University Honors Institute at Thomas Jefferson University
Contact
East Falls Campus
Gutman Library - 102
Leadership
Student Benefits & Amenities
Some of the benefits of being a part of Honors may include:
- Honors undergraduate tuition scholarship
- Honors experiences embedded in your major
- Honors courses in general education
- Honors housing
- Special programming and events
- Dedicated honors advising
- Northeast Regional Honors Conference participation
- Guidance on fellowships/internships/research experiences
- Access to a network of scholars, practitioners and industry leaders
- Accelerated advance degree options
- Leadership development opportunities
Honors Activities
The Honors Institute provides robust co-curricular programming that enhances our students’ academic and personal experiences, including:
- The First Year Pinning Ceremony
- Great Hostel Giveback to NYC
- Partners in Peace
- Northeast Regional Honors Conference
- Honors Literary/Salon and Author Visits
- Change Your Mind Discussion Modules
- Fulbright Information Sessions
- Financial Fitness Workshops
- Honors Student Association
Student Publications
Honors Institute students edit and contribute to student-run publications including 1824, an Honors student-led and edited academic journal for undergraduates at Thomas Jefferson University.
Honors Student Association
The Honors Student Association (H.S.A.) provides Honors students a supportive means of becoming involved in Honors and other on-campus activities, starting in their first year. The H.S.A. offers leadership opportunities and assists with the planning of activities and events that expose Honors Institute students to a variety of campus activities and the rich culture of the Greater Philadelphia area. The H.S.A. is a great way to socialize with Honors students and other classmates across all years and majors.
To contact the H.S.A., please send a message to TJU_EF_HSA@jefferson.edu.
Honors Student Association Executive Board (2025-26)
- President: Saloni Mehta
- Vice President: Jennifer Tran
- Secretary: Purva Salvi
- Treasurer: Likitha Nalla
- Social Media Coordinator: Diya Shah