The Honors College

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Virtual Tour of the Honors College at the University of Houston

Take a virtual tour and join us at the Honors College at the University of Houston.
For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at: honors@uh.edu.

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Upcoming Events

Honors College Tours
Various Dates in September
Coffeehouse
Friday October 6, 2023
7 p.m.
Honors College Commons
Omicron Delta Kappa Induction
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
6 p.m.
MD Anderson Rockwell Pavillion
Honors SGB Halloween Party
Friday October 27, 2023
7 p.m.
Honors College Commons

Prospective Students

Apply Now!
The Honors College welcomes applications from students entering the University of Houston as freshmen, students enrolled at the University for one or several semesters and students transferring from other colleges and universities.
Visit Us!
There's no substitute for seeing the University of Houston for yourself. We encourage prospective students and their families to meet faculty and staff and see the campus. Prospective students have several opportunities to visit the Honors College — the Cougar Preview, one of our High School Senior Open Houses or an Individual Visit!
Why Honors?
The Honors College is a community where motivated students learn and grow together. We provide the personal support and advantages of a small liberal arts college together with the rich resources and diversity of a large metropolitan university.

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What are the Honors application deadlines?

What kind of supporting materials do you need to apply?

What about financial aid?

Or, what if you've already been admitted?

Admitted? Find out about orientation and retreat.

Honors by the Numbers

Top 10Top Ten Honors Program in the Nation
34Incoming National Merit and Tier One Recipients
667Fall 2023 Incoming Students
8Fulbright Recipients

Phi Beta Kappa

The Honors College proudly houses the
nation's oldest and most prestigious honor society.

Curricular Minors & Programs

The Human Situation

The Human Situation is the gateway course of the Honors College,
a year-long welcome to the world of ideas.

Co-curricular Programs

News

Inaugural Honors Convocation Welcomes 2022-2023 Students
The Honors College recently held the 44^th annual Fall Convocation ceremony in the Moores Opera House to recognize the academic achievements of 2022-2023 students and to welcome the class of 2027.
University of Houston Student Mielad Ziaee to Serve as UH System Student Regent
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed University of Houston student Mielad Ziaee to serve as the student regent on the UH System Board of Regents.
Murder Most Cozy
Irish writer Robert Cremins discusses our paradoxical appetite for murder mysteries—while devouring them nightly.
The Spirit World
UH alumna and whiskey brand ambassador and aficionado Blair Ault gives us a look into her world.
CLASS undergraduate Kalena Holeman creatively researches across eastern U.S.
An English major in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Holeman is fueled by a passion for Black literature and an innate desire to study the intricate interplay of culture and gender. This exploration is evident in her admiration for the works of authors such as Dante, Gwendolyn Brooks and Gayl Jones.
World Cultures & Literatures interns leave positive mark on Houston arts and culture
The University of Houston World Cultures and Literatures program is ever-expanding. Hailed for providing students unique opportunities to explore global culture and art, WCL organized five summer internship opportunities at leading cultural institutions, offering undergraduate students the chance to make a meaningful impact on the art and cultural scene.
How and why do plants sense sound and vibration? Heidi Appel and Rex Cocroft explain
"The last two decades have seen a resurgence of scientific interest in how plants can detect and respond to a wide range of stimuli."
GalápaGo!
Research-Based Learning Abroad Course Immerses Students in the Galápagos Islands