Honors College

The Honors College at Texas A&M University-Texarkana's offers motivated students the opportunity to expand their understanding of their areas of study, develop leadership skills in and beyond the campus environment, and to work closely with faculty mentors in student-driven projects. 

Mission Statement

The Honors College of Texas A&M-Texarkana Honors College offers a distinct and supportive learning environment for a community of exemplary scholars to prepare them for lives of meaningful service, heightened achievement, and effective leadership.

Vision Statement

The Honors College at Texas A&M-Texarkana will be a destination of choice for high-achieving students seeking to excel and get the most out of their education. Our students will be leaders in their fields and beyond, both on campus and the broader community. Students in all degrees will be welcome and will have the opportunity to achieve excellence. 

Honors Opportunities and Perks May Include

• Increased scholarship support
• Opportunity to live in Honors-only housing
• Use of the Honors Lounge
• Working one-on-one with A&M-Texarkana faculty experts in and out of the classroom
• Opportunities for mentored research and creative activities
• Participation in co-curricular activities such as the Honors Colloquium Series, career workshops, and seminars
• Leadership opportunities 
• Opportunity to earn unique micro-credentials to enhance your educational experience

Admission to the Honors College

Incoming domestic undergraduate students:

• Students with a GPA of 3.25 or higher (high school GPA if new FTIC student or collegiate GPA if new Transfer student) or an ACT of 23/SAT of 1130 or higher have automatic admission to the Honors College and may join by emailing honors@tamut.edu
• Other students interested in applying to the Honors College are encouraged to visit our website (TAMUT Honors College) for additional information and a link to our Honors College Application.

Incoming international undergraduate students:

• Students applying to the Honors College from outside the United States will complete the Honors College Application 

Current undergraduate students:

• Existing students with at least a 3.25 collegiate GPA have automatic admission to the Honors College and may join by emailing honors@tamut.edu. 
  • Students applying to the Honors College who have below a 3.25 college GPA will complete the Honors College Application

Graduate Students:

• Graduate students interested in joining the Honors College should email honors@tamut.edu to discuss their program requirements 

Curricular Requirements

The Honors College offers a unique curriculum that enhances every major at A&M-Texarkana. Students will have the opportunity to take innovative, thought-provoking courses, to work one-on-one with faculty mentors, and to enrich their time here at A&M-Texarkana through Honors College events. 

Undergraduate students must complete both the Academic and Co-Curricular requirements to be eligible for graduation with Honors College distinction. Graduate student requirements vary by program; please email honors@tamut.edu for more information. 

Academic Requirements:

The academic requirements of the Honors College are built around the accumulation of academic achievements. Students control how they will fulfill the academic Honors requirements, but they can include Honors-sections of existing courses, stand-alone Honors courses (those with a HONR prefix), converting an existing course (with faculty and dean approval) into an Honors course by designing and successfully completing an Honors assignment with the faculty member, stand-alone Honors projects, and Honors theses. To graduate, students have to successfully complete at least four academic achievements (though higher tiers of Honors graduation exist for student who complete more); students may also complete more than one achievement in a semester.  

Co-Curricular Requirements:

Honors College students are also expected to fulfill co-curricular requirements. These are designed to engage students with campus, their colleagues, and the community. They include attendance and participation at the colloquium series, Honors workshops, academic conferences, and similar opportunities. Attendance and participation will earn points towards overall co-curricular requirements. (Current point values are available on the Honors College website) 

Colloquium Series 

A core part of the co-curricular life of the Honors College is the colloquium series. The Honors College sponsors several several colloquiums throughout the semester designed to give presenters the opportunity to discuss their research and to provide an engaging and enriched university experience. Presenters usually include university faculty and Honors College students from across disciplines. These presentations are open to all university students, staff and faculty, and the general public.

Workshop Series

The Honors College workshop series gives Honors students the opportunity to get practical guidance on getting into their preferred graduate school or landing their dream job. The Honors College hosts industry professionals and graduate school programs throughout the year in informal, small-group presentations. 

Academic Conferences

The Honors College encourages and supports students in presenting their work at regional and national conferences, as well as hosting the Red River Honors Student Symposium. 

Community Engagement 

Service to the community is an important aspect of being a member of the Honors College. Honors students are encouraged to be active participants in the university and broader community. The Honors College facilitates community engagement opportunities.

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