Welcome to the Honors College
Develop your mind, increase your knowledge and benefit society through leadership, service and inquiry in The Honors College at Tarleton State University. Providing an elevated general education, The Honors College prepares undergraduate students for any profession, as well as engaged citizenship and a life-long love of learning through its two honors degree programs.
We welcome all majors into The Honors College. In recent years, the top five majors have been pre-nursing, animal science, biomedical science, kinesiology, and psychology.
Combining the advantages of a small liberal arts college with the vibrancy of a comprehensive university, The Honors College at Tarleton State University offers rigorous coursework, with an emphasis on discussion, intellectual engagement, and student research, as well as a rich array of educational, cultural, and social experiences outside the classroom. In general, The Honors College classes don’t require a greater quantity of work, but the work is more intellectually engaging. The result is a high-quality bachelor’s degree in your field of study plus Honors designation on your college transcripts.
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Applications for Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 are open NOW!
Spring 2026
Applications for Spring 2026 are open September 1, 2025 – November 15, 2026.
FALL 2025
Applications for Fall 2026 are open September 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026 with a Priority Deadline of May 15, 2026.
Presidential Honors Fall 2026
Priority Deadline: November 15, 2025
Deadline for Consideration: March 15, 2026
*Students who are selected to interview for the Presidential Honors Program will be invited via email.*
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Honors College Dean
Dr. Eileen Faulkenberry
Honors Hall, room 1233
Box T-0545
Stephenville, TX 76402
254-968-1926
honors@tarleton.edu
What is The Honors College?
At Tarleton State University, the Honors College houses three distinct Honors Degree Programs, including University Honors, Distinguished Honors, and the Presidential Honors Program. Program admission is highly competitive because of limited space in the Honors Hall and small class sizes for the honors courses. Undergraduate students in The Honors College can major in any discipline at Tarleton while becoming part of a greater honors community.
The goal of the Honors College is to provide a community of like-minded students with a supportive and intellectually engaging academic environment that encourages intellectual growth, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. Graduating from the Honors College at Tarleton State University can give students a competitive advantage in applying for graduate school or professional programs, or in pursuing career opportunities that require exceptional academic achievement and intellectual curiosity.
Live in one of the premier residence halls on campus
The Honors Hall is home to more than 400 undergraduate students in the Honors College and offers three housing options: apartments, two-bedroom suites, and cost-efficient double-occupancy rooms. The Honors Hall also features community spaces, including a meeting room with auditorium seating, a spacious lobby, classrooms, study spaces, kitchens, and a large courtyard.
