Admission Criteria
Beginning freshmen are considered based on:
- class rank (generally top 10 percent)
- ACT/SAT (generally a minimum ACT of 27 and new SAT of 1260)
- participation in high school Honors, AP, or Gifted Talented classes
- quality of essays
- extracurricular activities
- service to school and community
- letters of recommendation
- on-campus interview (finalists only)
On a space available basis, returning students and transfer students with up to a maximum of one year of college credit may also be considered
Expectations
Presidential Honors Scholars must maintain at least a 3.4 cumulative Tarleton GPA. They must complete a minimum of 12 hours of solid academic courses every semester while making significant progress toward their chosen degree. Presidential Honors Scholars complete Honors courses, Honors Seminars, and an honors thesis. Presidential Honors Scholars are also expected to provide leadership and service to the University and the community.
PHP Curriculum:
- At least 18 hours of honors credits (through honors core courses and honors contracts)
- HNRS 1185
- HNRS 1185
- HNRS 2185
- HNRS 2185
- HNRS 3385
- Successfully complete an Honors Thesis
Scholarships
The Honors College will admit an incoming class of 25 Presidential Honors Scholars each academic year. All Presidential Honors Scholars receive a scholarship from the Honors College. Amounts will vary based on availability of funds and student’s need, but our goal is to get students to the $10,000 award cap. In addition, students who are admitted to Tarleton by January 15 and have completed a scholarship application by February 15 will be considered for a $1,000 President’s Texan Scholarship.