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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, and (2) attain a cumulative or UTSA grade point average of 3.25 or higher. A maximum of 9 semester credit 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, 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+ semester credit hours and wish to graduate with Tier 2 Honors may petition to waive 6 hours of Honors coursework.

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.

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