Mission

To recruit and enrich the education opportunities of academically talented, curious, motivated, and diverse students through an interdisciplinary curriculum that includes opportunities for research, service, and leadership.

Vision

To be a nationally recognized leader in attracting highly talented and motivated students and to provide, through excellence in its undergraduate programs and initiatives, an avenue for them to affect the state, the nation, and the world.

Core Values

Honesty
Opportunity
Nurturance
Originality
Respect
Success

Research & Honors Thesis

Members of the Honors College are encouraged to participate in undergraduate research, and undergraduate research (or creative activity) is required for students who wish to graduate with Tier 2 (highest) Honors from the Honors College.

HON 4913, Honors Independent Study

HON 4913 is an independent-study course option offered through the Honors College. Students may enroll in HON 4913 with any UTSA tenured or tenure-track instructor and earn Honors credit for participation in research. Students who wish to enroll in HON 4913 with an instructor who is not a tenured or tenure-track faculty member must seek permission from the Associate Dean of the Honors College.

Honors Thesis

All students who wish to graduate with Tier 2 Honors must complete an Honors thesis. More information on the Honors Thesis is available from the Office of the Honors College or by downloading the Honors thesis Handbook from the forms page.