The Honors College

WELCOME TO THE HONORS COLLEGE!

We offer a unique liberal arts education that combines the close-knit feel of a small community with the resources of a major research university. Our community is made up of motivated learners and exceptional faculty committed to teaching excellence. We provide opportunities for undergraduate research, community initiatives, one of the largest debate programs in the nation and learning abroad experiences.

For more information, contact the Honors College Office of Admissions at honors@uh.edu.

Take a virtual tour of the College here.

Honors by the Numbers

34Incoming National Merit and Tier One Recipients
657Fall 2024 Incoming Students
14Fulbright Recipients

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Honors College Open House
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The Honors College
Undergraduate Research Day
Thursday, April 10, 2025
The Honors College, Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavillion, MD Anderson Library
Medallion Ceremony
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Hilton University of Houston

News

UH’s Kalena Holeman Named Gates Cambridge Scholar
This month, English major Kalena Holeman was named as a Gates Cambridge Scholar. She is just the second student at the University to receive this scholarship, which will support her graduate studies at the University of Cambridge in England.
The 33rd Great Conversation at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
The Honors College held its 33rd Great Conversation Saturday, Feb. 8, in the Hall of Paleontology at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. The annual fundraiser celebrates student scholarships that make a college education affordable for Honors Coogs from generous donors.
Honors College Board Member Martin Cominsky Retires from Interfaith Ministries
IM Board Statement on the Retirement of Martin B. Cominsky, President and CEO Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston December 2024
Prestigious Marshall Scholarship Awarded To UH’S Mielad Ziaee
It’s been 16 years since a University of Houston student has earned the prestigious Marshall Scholarship. Today, UHpsychology major Mielad Ziaee added this exclusive — and often elusive — honor to his growing list of academic achievements. He is only the third UH student to earn a Marshall Scholarship.
UH Again Named Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader
For the University’s efforts in supporting students’ Fulbright aspirations, it has been named a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Leader for 2024. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has recognized UHwith this designation.
Learning What It Means to Be Human
Since 1977, the Human Situation curriculum has been empowering undergrads to sharpen their minds and learn how to think critically.
UH Honors Debate Program Fosters the Next Generation of Debaters
The Honors Debate Program (HDP) is fostering the next generation of debaters in Houston — in summer 2024, HDP hosted the first annual Honors Debate Workshop(HDW), a two-week summer camp for high school students in the area.
New Scholars Fund to Commemorate UH Debate Legend
To honor the legacy of William Baker English, founder of the University of Houston Debate program, the Honors College has created The Dr. Bill English Scholars Fund to support a new summer debate workshop for high school students.

Curricular Minors & Programs

The Human Situation

The Human Situation is the gateway course of the Honors College,
a year-long welcome to the world of ideas.

Co-curricular Programs

Prospective Students

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The Honors College welcomes applications from students entering the University of Houston as freshmen, students enrolled at the University for one or several semesters and students transferring from other colleges and universities.
Visit Us!
There's no substitute for seeing the University of Houston for yourself. We encourage prospective students and their families to meet faculty and staff and see the campus. Prospective students have several opportunities to visit the Honors College — the Cougar Preview, one of our High School Senior Open Houses or an Individual Visit!
Why Honors?
The Honors College is a community where motivated students learn and grow together. We provide the personal support and advantages of a small liberal arts college together with the rich resources and diversity of a large metropolitan university.

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WELCOME TO THE HONORS COLLEGE!

Honors by the Numbers

UPCOMING EVENTS

SEE FULL CALENDAR

Honors College Open House

Undergraduate Research Day

Medallion Ceremony

News

UH’s Kalena Holeman Named Gates Cambridge Scholar

The 33rd Great Conversation at the Houston Museum of Natural Science

Honors College Board Member Martin Cominsky Retires from Interfaith Ministries

Prestigious Marshall Scholarship Awarded To UH’S Mielad Ziaee

UH Again Named Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader

Learning What It Means to Be Human

UH Honors Debate Program Fosters the Next Generation of Debaters

New Scholars Fund to Commemorate UH Debate Legend

Curricular Minors & Programs

The Human Situation

The Human Situation is the gateway course of the Honors College, a year-long welcome to the world of ideas.

Co-curricular Programs

Prospective Students

Apply Now!

Visit Us!

Why Honors?

Learn More ...

Need More Information?

The Human Situation is the gateway course of the Honors College,
a year-long welcome to the world of ideas.