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Would you like to be part of a select group of students chosen on the basis of demonstrated excellence in academics as well as leadership, service, and a capacity for intellectual inquiry? Do you have a strong desire to further your education, not only toward the end of job security or professional advancement but with the goals of developing your mind, increasing your knowledge, and benefiting society?

If you are an academically talented student with a commitment to excellence, one of Tarleton’s two Honors programs may be a good fit for you. In either program, the Presidential Honors Program or the Honors Degree Program, you’ll be part of an Honors community that combines the advantages of a small liberal arts college with the diversity of a comprehensive state university.

Although the requirements for the two programs differ, much of the Honors curriculum is the same. Students in both programs take Honors sections of core curriculum courses.

What is different about honors classes?

limited to 25 students
offer intellectually challenging material
offer innovative approaches to the subject
offer increased opportunities for honing critical thinking and writing skills
offer the opportunity to interact closely with similarly motivated students
emphasize discussion and student participation
use primary sources and monographs over textbooks
use special lab equipment that would not be available to most undergraduate students
emphasize student projects and research
emphasize essay exams over multiple choice

Which is the difference between the Presidential Honors Program and the Honors Degree Program?

Presidential Honors Program (PHP)
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Honors Degree Program (HDP)
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ADMISSION:

Top 10 percent class rank
ACT of 27 or higher
SAT of 1190 or higher
3.4 Tarleton GPA for returning students

REQUIREMENTS:

Maintain a 3.4 Tarleton GPA
Provide leadership and service to the University and the community

COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Complete 15 hours of solid academic work each semester
Take as many honors core courses as possible
Take a one-hour Freshman Honors Seminar
Take two three-hour Honors Seminars
Complete a senior research project

BENEFITS:

Annual scholarship of $7,000.
Housing in honors wing of Centennial Hall
Early registration each semester
Funding to attend a conference or to participate in summer study abroad
Opportunities for cultural enrichment activities

ADMISSION:

Top quarter class rank or
ACT of 24 or higher or
SAT of 1100 or higher
3.0 Tarleton GPA for returning students

REQUIREMENTS:

Maintain a 3.0 Tarleton GPA (3.2 for the HDP Scholarship)

COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Students who complete 18 hours of honors credit with a 3.0 overall Tarleton GPA and a 3.0 GPA in their honors courses receive an Honors Degree.
Students who take less than 18 hours of honors credit will have all honors courses designated on their transcript.

BENEFITS:

Opportunity to apply for a $1,000 HDP scholarship
Housing in Honors wing of Centennial Hall
Early registration each semester
Opportunities for cultural enrichment activities

What honors classes are offered?

Fall Semester	Spring Semester
Speech COMS 101: Fundamentals of Speech English ENGL 111: Introduction to College Comp ENGL 112: Rhetoric and Composition History HIST 201: History of the U.S. I Political Science POLS 201: American Government Biology BIOL 120: General Biology Geology GEOL 108: Natural Disasters Physics PHYS 122: Principles of Physics Math MATH 120: Calculus I	Chemistry CHEM 108: College Chemistry II English ENGL 112: Rhetoric and Composition ENGL 250: Backgrounds of Western Literature History HIST 202: History of the U.S. II Political Science POLS 202: Texas Government Psychology PSY 101: General Psychology Sociology SOC 201: Introduction to Sociology

How do I apply for admission to one of the Honors programs and how do I apply for an Honors scholarship?

Presidential Honors Program

Click here to download a scholarship application form. Make sure to provide the special materials that are required for consideration for the Presidential Honors Program. All students admitted to the Presidential Honors Program receive the $7,000/year scholarship.

Honors Degree Program

For admission to the program, contact the Honors Office at honors@tarleton.edu to request an application form. To be considered for the Honors Degree Program scholarship, you must also fill out a scholarship application form.