Welcome
Texas A&M University-Texarkana's Honors Program is an enhanced and supportive learning environment for students moved to pursue an education beyond typical course requirements.
The mission of the Texas A&M-Texarkana Honors Program is to provide a community of exemplary scholars an enhanced and supportive learning environment responsible to the educational needs of both traditional and nontraditional students who are moved to pursue their education beyond typical course requirements. Honors students will have the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary activities including Honors colloquia and seminars, increased opportunities for undergraduate research/creative activity, service learning and leadership opportunities, and participate in the Honors Society and extracurricular activities.
Honors Opportunities
- Participation in interdisciplinary activities such as the Honors Program Colloquium Series and seminars
- Increased opportunites for undergraduate research/creative activity.
- Working one-on-one with A&M-Texarkana faculty in and out of the classroom
- Mentoring and service learning in the Texarkana community.
Program Requirements
The Honors Program fits the needs of both Freshman and Transfer Students
First Two Years (Four Year Students Only)
- Complete HNR 1345: Technology and Knowledge
- 9 Hours Honors Credit in Core Courses
- Honors Participation in Eagle Experience
- Participation in Honors Activities and Events
Last Two Years (Transfers and Four Year Students)
- Complete HNR 345: Advanced Academic Arguments
- 9 Hours Honors Credit in Upper Division Courses
- Participation in Honors Events and Activities
Admission to the Honors Program
(All requirements are benchmarks, not cutoffs)
Four Year Students:
- Member of Presidential Leadership Class
OR
- Qualify for Automatic Full Admission
AND
- Letter of Interest and Commitment
- Two Letters of Recommendation
Transfer Students:
- 3.35 GPA
- Letter of Interest and Commitment
- Two Letters of Recommendation
For More Information
Please contact:
Dr. Douglas Eli Julien
Program Coordinator
doug.julien@tamut.edu
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