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.
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
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
$1.5M
Scholarship Funding
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October 8, 2026
UT San Antonio chemist develops probe to illuminate breast cancer cellsPublished by UT San Antonio Today
Syed Muhammad Usama, PhD, assistant professor of chemical biology in the Department of Chemistry, is developing a novel molecular “smart probe.” The technology is designed to make hidden cancer cells glow in real time during surgery, giving surgeons cleaner margins and patients lower risk of recurrence.
August 27, 2026
UT San Antonio announces Fall 2026 Commencement schedulePublished by UT San Antonio Today
Thousands of Roadrunners will cross the stage on Thursday, Dec. 10, when UT San Antonio hosts Fall 2026 Commencement at the Alamodome. The university will host three ceremonies to honor graduates of its academic colleges, with each ceremony expected to last less than two hours. Graduates and their guests are encouraged to stay for the full program to celebrate all Roadrunners being recognized.
August 7, 2026
Beinecke Scholarship Program selects UT San Antonio as participating institutionPublished by Academic Affairs
The Beinecke Scholarship Program has selected UT San Antonio to become a participating institution in the Beinecke Scholarship Program. The program seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated undergraduate students in their junior year to pursue research- or creative-focused graduate study opportunities in the arts, humanities or social sciences.
July 15, 2026
Five students selected to Fulbright Student ProgramPublished by UT San Antonio Today
For five UT San Antonio students, significant investment in their research and career ambitions will open doors to new opportunities across the world. As finalists of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the students will receive support to conduct research and work in countries across the globe during the 2026–2027 academic year.
July 9, 2026
UT San Antonio robotics team wins global engineering competitionPublished by UT San Antonio Today
Eight first-year UT San Antonio students are the new champions of the Siemens Immersive Design Challenge. This global engineering competition began with more than 1,900 participants, and after three rounds of competition the all-freshman team stood out from the rest.
June 25, 2026
From classroom to global career: Honors College graduates head to Japan to teach through prestigious cultural exchange programPublished by UT San Antonio Today
Four recent UT San Antonio graduates are using their academic experiences and cross-cultural skills to succeed in their new international career opportunities after being selected for the prestigious Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) program. Arwen Addison ’26, Ian Caldwell ’25, Peter Vasquez ’26 and Richardson (Grayson) Walsh ’26, all Honors College students, will work in Japan as English teachers beginning this fall, following a rigorous multi-round screening and interview process.
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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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