HONORS COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS

Tier 1 Honors

Students who enter the Honors College as freshmen are eligible to earn the distinction of graduation with Tier 1 Honors. Students qualify for the distinction of graduating with Tier 1 Honors, if they: (1) complete 21 hours of honors courses, including IDS 2203, IDS 2213, or CSH 1213 and one Honors Seminar (courses numbered HON 3223 through HON 3253); and (2) attain a cumulative or UTSA grade point average of 3.25 or higher. A maximum of 9 hours of honors contract work may be applied to the 21 hours of honors course work.

Tier 2 Honors

All members of the Honors College are eligible to earn the distinction of graduation with Tier 2 Honors. Students qualify for the distinction of graduating with Tier 2 Honors, if they: (1) complete 30 hours of honors courses, including IDS 2203, IDS 2213, or CSH 1213 and two Honors Seminars (courses numbered HON 3223 through HON 3253); (2) attain a cumulative or UTSA grade point average of 3.25 or higher, and (3) complete a senior Honors thesis or senior Honors project.A maximum of 12 hours of honors contract work may be applied to the 30 required hours of honors course work. The Honors thesis or Honors project must be signed by a three-member committee approved by the Advisory Committee on Honors Education. Students who enter the College with 50+ hours and wish to graduate with Tier 2 Honors may petition towaive 6 hours of Honors course work.

International Distinction

Students who qualify for graduation with Tier 1 or Tier 2 Honors may also qualify for graduation with international distinction. Students qualify for graduation with international distinction if they: (1) complete all the requirements for Tier 1 or Tier 2 Honors; and (2) either master a foreign language at the 2023 level or above or participate in a study-abroad experience for at least one spring or fall semester. Students who earn the international distinction designation graduate with "Tier 1 Honors with international distinction" or "Tier 2 Honors with international distinction."

Graduation with College Honors

Members of the Honors College who complete the requirements for Tier 1 Honors or Tier 2 Honors qualify to graduate from the Honors College. Recognition for graduation from the Honors College includes a notation on the transcript and diploma and mention in the Commencement bulletin.