The UTSA Honors College is a diverse family of 2,500+ hardworking, achievement-oriented, conscientious students. Our experiential approach helps students of all majors become leaders, develop as professionals, and intellectually achieve beyond coursework. We help students build the courage and skills to exceed their expectations, accelerate upward mobility and transform their futures, and help them emerge as global citizens who will flourish in their careers.
Join Honors
Join a community of scholars from across Texas, the US, and the world:
- Participate in an experiential curriculum that sees students doing internships, research, and study abroad
- Enjoy smaller class sizes and outstanding, engaging faculty
- Register for classes early each semester with priority registration
- Receive additional scholarship opportunities for tuition and developmental opportunities outside of the classroom
Visit the UTSA Honors College
Propsective students, families, and high school and community college counselors can learn more about the Honors College by attending our information sessions, which are currently offered through Zoom. There are also opportunities to visit campus in person during UTSA Days.
Honors College Includes
2,500+
Students
360
Residential College Beds
$2M
Scholarship Funding
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April 16, 2025
Four UTSA students win prestigious Goldwater ScholarshipsPublished by UTSA Today
For the second consecutive year, four UTSA students have been named Barry Goldwater Scholars, one of the nation’s most prestigious honors for undergraduates pursuing research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.
April 14, 2025
UTSA selected to join prestigious Churchill Scholarship ProgramPublished by UTSA Today
The Winston Churchill Foundation has selected UTSA to become a participating institution in its Churchill Scholarship Program, one of the most competitive international scholarships available for American graduate students. As part of the program, UTSA will be eligible to nominate two students each year for the prestigious award. It will join 135 universities across the nation as a Churchill participating institution, including fellow Texas institutions UT-Austin, Texas A&M, Rice and Baylor.
March 11, 2025
Listen: UTSA Honors College offers students real-world experiencePublished by San Antonio Report
San Antonio Report's Robert Rivard welcomes guests from the UTSA Honors College in this week's episode of the "bigcitysmalltown" podcast.
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The UTSA Honors College has a curriculum designed to amplify students’ professional and personal development through internships, community-based service learning, cultural exploration abroad and at home, undergraduate research, and skill development. You can support students in their pursuit of an exceptional education.
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