The UT San Antonio Honors College is a diverse family of 3,000+ hardworking, achievement-oriented, conscientious students. Our experiential approach helps students of all majors become leaders, develop as professionals, and intellectually achieve beyond coursework. We help students build the courage and skills to exceed their expectations, accelerate upward mobility and transform their futures, and help them emerge as global citizens who will flourish in their careers.

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Join Honors

Join a community of scholars from across Texas, the US, and the world:

  • Participate in an experiential curriculum that sees students doing internships, research, and study abroad
  • Enjoy smaller class sizes and outstanding, engaging faculty
  • Register for classes early each semester with priority registration
  • Receive additional scholarship opportunities for tuition and developmental opportunities outside of the classroom
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Visit the UT San Antonio Honors College

Prospective students, families, and high school and community college counselors can learn more about the Honors College by attending our information sessions, which are currently offered through Zoom. There are also opportunities to visit campus in person during Roadrunner Preview.

 

Honors College Includes

3,000+

Students

360

Residential College Beds

$2M

Scholarship Funding

Group photo of Honors College Graduates Spring 2026

May 12, 2026

Honors College prepares to graduate largest class in its history

Published by UT San Antonio Today

More than 400 seniors in the UT San Antonio Honors College are expected to graduate this month, marking the largest graduating class in the college’s history. Fifty-one students in this cohort will graduate with distinction, the highest level of recognition in the Honors College. This designation is awarded to students who complete at least nine signature experiences — such as honors courses, research, service, internships and other experiential learning activities — along with at least one capstone project.

Dual degree student Ana Vallejo

May 7, 2026

Dual degree student Ana Vallejo explores neuroscience, language and service across the globe

Published by UT San Antonio Today

When Ana Vallejo began applying to college, she knew she wanted a university in Texas that would challenge her academically while offering the kind of community that could help her find her footing.

Honors College student Arwen Addison

May 4, 2026

Double major builds a life in the arts through scholarship support

A senior in the Honors College at UT San Antonio, Addison is preparing to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts, double majoring in art and modern language studies in Japanese.

Honors College student Peyton Guidry

May 4, 2026

Accounting Graduate Peyton Guidry Mapped Out His Future

Accounting major Peyton Guidry didn’t have a plan when he first started at UT San Antonio, but that quickly changed once he developed a roadmap to secure his future.

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May 1, 2026

Two students were awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarships to cultivate research studies

Two UT San Antonio students have been named 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholars, a prestigious recognition for promising undergraduate sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue careers in research.

The team from UT San Antonio designed Robo Rowdy.

April 29, 2026

Team 210 Robotics lands a spot as a top-three finalist in global engineering competition

Published by UT San Antonio Today

Team 210 Robotics, a team of nine UT San Antonio freshmen, has advanced as a top-three finalist in the Siemens Immersive Design Challenge. The team is the only U.S university team competing in this final round, placing the UT San Antonio students on a global stage for their innovation in engineering.

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Donate to Honors College

The UT San Antonio Honors College has a curriculum designed to amplify students’ professional and personal development through internships, community-based service learning, cultural exploration abroad and at home, undergraduate research, and skill development. You can support students in their pursuit of an exceptional education.

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