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The Honors College offers the best of both worlds: a small liberal-arts college and a large and diverse research university.
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We provide the careful guidance, flexibility, and personal
instruction that nurture excellence. For the 300 students
who join us each fall, we offer the best of both worlds—
the advantages of a small college without sacrificing the
resources and rich diversity of a large university. Our faculty
and staff believe that a university education should offer
more than the acquisition of skills for the workplace. The
Honors College challenges the university’s finest students to
develop the attributes of mind and character that enhance all
facets of life.
The Honors College at the
University of Houston serves the
intellectual needs of gifted undergraduates
in more than 100 fields of study.
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CommunityWe draw on the talents of the finest faculty members within the university to provide a wide range of special
courses with limited enrollment. Honors courses encourage student participation, interaction, and discussion.
You will enjoy privileges, including Honors scholarships, priority registration, computer facilities, reserved lounge
and study areas, study-abroad opportunities, individualized advising, accessible faculty and staff, and special
housing in The Honors College residence halls.
Many intangible benefits come with participation in the Honors community—friendships that develop
in the classroom carry over into other areas of student life. We foster an atmosphere of collegiality and a
spirit of camaraderie through informal gatherings, social activities, and on- and off-campus cultural events.
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GENDER DISTRIBUTION:
Men 43%
Women 57%
ETHNIC DISTRIBUTION:
African American 8%
Anglo 44%
Asian 33%
Hispanic 13%
Other 2%
DISTRIBUTION BY COMBINED SAT’S:
(MATH AND VERBAL SCORES ONLY)
1400-1600 11%
1300-1399 26%
1200-1299 36%
1100-1199 20%
1000-1099 6%
Below 1000 1%
DISTRIBUTION BY CLASS RANK IN SECONDARY SCHOOL:
Valedictorian 5%
First Quarter 73%
Below First Quarter 15%
Rank Not Available 12%
DISTRIBUTION BY COLLEGE:
Architecture 3%
Business Administration 13%
Education 1%
Engineering 15%
Hotel and Restaurant Management 2%
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences 27%
Natural Sciences and Mathematics 25%
Pre-Optometry 1%
Pre-Pharmacy 6%
Technology 1%
University Studies 6%
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Our curriculum is designed to
coordinate with the University of
Houston’s core curriculum. You will
fulfill many of your university core
requirements through Honors courses
that take the place of regular required
classes. One key sequence of courses,
The Human Situation, is team-taught
by Honors faculty and is designed to
ensure that you are introduced to the
great books of the Western tradition.
For many Honors students, the Senior
Honors Thesis option represents the
exciting culmination of a bachelor’s
degree. A thesis provides an excellent
opportunity for you to work under the
direction of faculty in your chosen field
of study, applying your skills and
knowledge toward the completion
of a scholarly creative project.
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antiquityThe Human Situation plays a central role in an Honors education during your freshman year. “Antiquity” is
the root of the modern world and the namesake of the first half of this two-course sequence. In this initial
installment of The Human Situation, you will examine Greek, Roman, Hebrew, and Christian cultures inspired
and shaped by the Bible as well as Greek and Roman philosophies. Key texts in these classical disciplines
present compelling, though not entirely harmonious, insights into: the excellences proper to human beings;
the character of the human soul; and an individual’s relationship to family, friends, lovers, and strangers.
The greatest thinkers of antiquity concern themselves with the elaboration, criticism, and reconciliation of these
powerful concepts. As a result, they took up the eternal and intriguing questions of how to live life. The result
of their efforts – and ours – is a shared and open conversation about matters of paramount importance
concerning human existence.
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In the second half of The Human
Situation sequence, “Modernity,”
you continue the study and
interpretation of cultural traditions.
Guided by careful readings, you
seek to discover your own ideas
and convictions. By speaking and
writing about certain texts, you
will learn to develop and refine
your participation in what is
sometimes referred to as the Great
Conversation. In a recent semester,
particular attention was paid to the
concept of authority. An examination
of authority often leads to questions
about: the body and the soul;
families, communities of faith,
and political congregations;
violence, suppression, and
punishment; the individual and
society; the gods and God. The
result is again a shared and open
conversation about matters of
great human importance.
programsThe Medicine & Society Program is an interdisciplinary venture aimed
at bringing together specialists to offer classes and public events on a
variety of health-related issues. The City of Houston’s unique position
as home to the largest medical center in the world affords this program
access to vast resources in the way of medical experts and a rich medical
history. A Medicine & Society minor provides students with practical
experience through unparallel internship/externship opportunities.
The Center for Creative Work celebrates and advances the
artistic talents of honors students pursuing undergraduate
degrees in the creative arts. This program seeks to mentor
students not only toward a fulfilling college experience,
but also toward their continued development as writers and
artists in graduate programs and beyond. Activities include:
participation in “Study Away” trips and the National Collegiate
Honors Council conference; creative writing workshops; weeklong
artists’ retreats; collaborations with local theatre companies and the
City of Houston for the annual Dionysia; and film study in conjuction
with the Houston Museum of Fine Arts.
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Phronesis is the Greek word for prudence or practical wisdom, the quality that distinguished good citizens and political
leaders. It also happens to be the title of an Honors minor program in politics and ethics, focusing on questions and issues
that leaders and citizens are likely to confront in a self-governing political society. Through the combination of classroom
discussions and a speakers series, Phronesis encourages critical thinking on a variety of topics, such as the role of gender
in human association and the nature of freedom and authority. This program is an ideal venture for pre-law students.
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The Bauer Business Honors program is designed to provide
specialized curricula, academic services, and social networking
events for business majors who are members of The Honors College.
Bauer Honors gives students the opportunity to get an honors-level
education in both the liberal arts and their specific business
disciplines, effectively challenging and preparing them for
the world of industry and commerce. Additionally,
Bauer Honors hosts several social events to further
support students academically and connect them with
resources – and each other.
Housed in The Honors College, the Office of Undergraduate Research
organizes, facilitates, and enhances opportunities for students to
conduct in-depth study on a subject of their choice. Students work
closely with a faculty member, encouraging mentorship and
providing a more personalized, enriching educational experience.
The Office of Undergraduate Research offers three central programs:
- The Senior Honors Thesis often serves as the pinnacle
of the student’s undergraduate career in research. The thesis
is typically conducted within the student’s discipline and
provides six hours of coursework.
- The Provost’s Undergraduate Research Scholarship (PURS),
a part-time research program for juniors and seniors, provides
a $1,000 scholarship to support research that is mentored
by a faculty member.
- The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
is a full-time summer program that provides a stipend to more
than 40 students from all disciplines each year. The students’
summer research endeavors are showcased annually through
poster presentations during Undergraduate Research Day.
student life
in the Honors Retreat, a two-day event designed to build
community and orient students to the college and the
university. Upperclassmen, faculty, staff, and alumni join
students in social activities, athletics, and advising sessions.
Student Governing Board functions as a liaison
between students, faculty, and administration. Each semester,
the board plans numerous social and voluntary events and
conducts student evaluations of Honors courses. Activities
include movie nights, a Halloween party, The Honors Ball,
and museum trips.
Honors Advocates recruit and orient new students
to the university and The Honors College.
national Model Arab League conference in Washington, D.C.
African American Honors Student Association
promotes unity and provides a voice for African American
Honors students, while seeking a better understanding of
culture and race among all students. Membership is open
to everyone with an interest.
National Merit Organization and Terry Scholars
promote camaraderie and community-building among
scholarship recipients through service and social activities.
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Through their participation in organizations and activities, students make significant contributions to the
life of the University of Houston and The Honors College. In addition to the 300 student organizations on
campus, several activities are specific to Honors students:
participate in the many Travel Abroad
opportunities organized and co-attended
by Honors faculty. Most recent trip
destinations have included Turkey, Italy,
and Mexico.
student life Honors Ambassadors is the student leadership group that
serves as the primary recruiting arm of The Honors College.
This group also assists in development, alumni relations,
and special events.
sporting events through participation in the Bleacher
Creatures, a spirit organization, and tailgate events.
French Film Society views movies to experience
and understand the unique characteristics of French
cinema and how this medium differs from its
American counterpart.
Club Theatre is known for its annual
Short Show, featuring one-act plays scripted, directed, and
performed by Honors students. This club also organizes various
workshops and outings to Houston’s professional theater companies.
Coffee Houses are opportunities for students to showcase their
artistic talents ranging from music to readings in the casual, familiar
setting of The Honors College.
World Aid, a community-service based organization, participates in
several local and international projects throughout the semester.
The Honors College considers Houston an extension of its campus.
We encourage our students to take advantage of the opportunities
the city offers for cultural enrichment and entertainment. We offer
tickets to select performances of the Houston Grand Opera,
Alley Theatre, and Houston Symphony.
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University
200,000 proud alumni.
and from 137 different countries, making it the second most ethnically
diverse research institution in the nation.
Medal of Science, Pulitzer Prize, and Tony Award.
Secretary of Education; legislators on the local, state, and federal
levels; actors; more than 80 Olympic athletes; and many more.
the University of Houston right now.
year in 297 events; the School of Theatre plays to more than 8,000;
and the Blaffer Gallery, the museum of the University of Houston,
hosts 20,000 visitors annually.
$220 million on campus improvements and new construction.
$3 billion to the Houston economy each year.
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and play. Forbes named Houston the best city for college graduates.
center in the world.
energy capital of the world.
organizations, 90 of which are devoted to multicultural and
minority arts.
professional companies in the four disciplines of the performing
arts – ballet, opera, symphony, and theater.
per capita than any other city in the United States.
in the world.
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GraduationStudents who fulfill The Honors College course requirements and complete a Senior Honors Thesis graduate with
“University Honors and Honors in Major,” the highest distinction an undergraduate can earn at the University of
Houston. Students who fulfill Honors course requirements but elect not to undertake a senior thesis graduate with
“Membership in The Honors College.” Students who earn these academic distinctions receive special recognition
at commencement ceremonies. These distinctions are in addition to traditional graduation with honors recognition
based on grade point average.
Honors students are celebrated at the Senior Awards Banquet, The Honors College’s official commencement
ceremony for graduating students. Held off-campus each May, the banquet provides a comfortable venue in
which to individually recognize each senior’s accomplishments with faculty, staff, family, and friends.
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