The Honors College
The Honors College at the University
of Texas at Arlington is a community of exceptionally capable and highly
motivated undergraduates who seek the excitement and stimulation of a major
urban university along with the individual attention provided in honors
courses. The College promotes creative inquiry among students and faculty
within a challenging academic environment. Students enroll in
multidisciplinary courses, seminars and colloquia, and pursue internship,
service learning and study abroad experiences designed to extend their academic
experiences beyond the classroom. The College sponsors lecture series, regional
field trips and other scholarly and social events that complement the academic
program.
Requirements
for Admission
Honors College admission is
competitive. Honors candidates must fulfill at least one of the following
criteria to be eligible to apply:
· Entering Freshmen:
A combined Critical Reading and Math SAT score of 1200
An ACT composite score of 27
Upper 10% of H.S. graduating class
· Currently enrolled or
transfer students:
At least a 3.35 GPA.
Admission, however, is not based
solely on grades or scores. The Admissions Committee looks for evidence in the
application of strong analytic and imaginative abilities. Candidates submit a
résumé of activities as well as an essay.
To apply for admission
please visit
www.uta.edu/honors/
Freshmen Scholarship
Opportunities
Honors Distinction Scholarship
(deadline: February 15, 2012)
It is a merit-based and high
competitive four-year renewable $20,000 scholarship available to Honors
College entering freshmen ONLY.
Eligibility and Maintenance:
- Minimum SAT score of 1300 (CR & M), or ACT
composite score of 30
- Admission to both UT Arlington and the Honors College
by February 15, 2012
- Achieve an overall 3.35 GPA by the end of the freshman
year and an overall 3.5 GPA thereafter through graduation
- Complete at least 30 credit hours per year, at least 6
of which should be in Honors
- Reside in UT Arlington residence hall for at least the
freshman and sophomore years
Robert D. Riley Scholarship
(deadline: April 6, 2012)
Four-year renewable $4,000
scholarship is available for honors or non-honors entering freshmen who
display a high level of academic aptitude.
Eligibility and Maintenance:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
- A US citizen or permanent legal resident and a resident
of Texas.
- Enroll in a minimum of 12 UT Arlington credit hours per
semester (at least 24 hours total for the spring and fall semesters).
- Submission of an annual thank you letter to the donor,
Mr. Robert D. Riley.
To learn more about
Honors College scholarships, visit our website at:
www.uta.edu/honors/scholarships/
Honors College
Benefits
Honors Degree: The Honors College grants an Honors
degree in your chosen discipline.
Small Class Size: Promotes student discussion and
participation as well as faculty-student interaction.
Award-Winning Faculty: Honors courses are taught by
experienced faculty known for excellence in the classroom as well as in their
academic fields.
Scholarship Opportunities: Honors College students are awarded
over $300,000 in scholarships annually.
Study Abroad: Honors students are eligible for a
subsidized and unique summer study abroad experience that emphasizes intensive
travel.
The Carolyn A. Barros Reading Room: A study lounge and computer lab
located in College Hall exclusively for Honors Students.
Honors College Graduates: Honors College graduates are
published authors, successful lawyers, doctors, architects, Broadway and movie
actors, artists, university professors and entrepreneurs.
The Honors College
Contact Information
600 South West Street
College Hall, Suite 100
Box 19222
Arlington, Texas 76019
Email: honors@uta.edu
817.272.7211
www.uta.edu/honors/
U.T. Arlington Campus
Contact Information
Campus Tours
817.272.8687
Parking Information
817.272.3907
Admissions Office
817.272.MAVS
