Admission to the Honors College is offered to a select number of highly motivated and successful students who wish to take charge of their education and achieve their highest potential at UTSA.
Admission to Honors College is on an invitation-only basis
Incoming new freshmen and transfer students are automatically considered for Honors College eligibility based on the student’s information at the time of application to UTSA.
There are no minimum test score, class rank, or GPA requirements for incoming freshmen.
Current UTSA students are automatically considered for Honors College eligibility based on their cumulative GPA and completed credit hours as of the semester prior to invitation.
We recognize Roadrunners arrive at UTSA with different backgrounds and experiences. If you are entering UTSA after a period of time in the workforce and are interested in joining the Honors College, email honorsadmissions@utsa.edu to talk to our admissions and academic counseling teams about the Honors College admissions process and curriculum requirements.
See below for the details on admission for each type of student.
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Incoming Freshmen
Automatic admission to the Honors College will be granted to all incoming freshmen students awarded a Distinguished Presidential Scholarship (DPS). For DPS eligibility requirements visit: DPS Scholarship Website. Incoming freshmen admitted after the DPS deadline are not guaranteed admission in the Honors College. Students admitted to UTSA after the January 15 DPS deadline will be reviewed for admissions eligibility through a holistic review process until the class is full.
Transfer Students
Automatic admission to the Honors College will be granted to all incoming transfer students awarded a Distinguished Transfer Scholarship (DTS). For DTS eligibility requirements, visit: DTS Scholarship Website. Incoming transfers admitted after the DTS deadline are not guaranteed admission in the Honors College.
Current Students
Current students are Honors College eligible if they have completed between 12 and 45 credit hours and a 3.5+ GPA.
Honors College Fees
Honors College students pay two fees. The Honors Experiential Enrichment Fee will be $240 and the Honors College Program Charge will be $100. The total fee of $340 each Fall and Spring semester provides students with their Honors benefits of priority registration, advising, and materials required to meet seven experiential learning achievements. If a student chooses to exit the Honors College before census date of each semester, all fees are fully refunded. If a student exits the Honors College after census day, there is no refund.
Opportunities within the Honors College
The Honors College offers students the opportunity to participate in a number of different programs to further expand knowledge, especially in the realms of professional development, leadership development, and public service. Special programs are fully integrated into the Honors College curriculum, making credit transfer simple and ensuring that students are working toward Honors requirements.
