Honors Awards (Effective Spring 2024)

Honors College Scholar Award

Hours: 18

GPA: 3.25
  • We encourage students to take as many Honors classes as possible
  • Up to 9 hours of Honors transfer credit from other institutions
  • 18 hours of Honors College credit required

Advanced Honors College Scholar Award

Hours: 12

GPA: 3.25
  • We encourage students to take as many Honors classes as possible
  • This award is only available for transfer students
  • No Honors transfer credit from other institutions
  • 12 hours of Honors College credit required, three hours of which must include one of the following experiences:
    • 4951 Honors College Thesis or Department Equivalent
    • 3996 Mentored Research Experience
    • UNT Study Abroad
    • HNRS 4200Z: Experiential Learning Seminar for internship, practicum, or student teaching
    • HNRS 4000: Global Perspectives Capstone Course

Distinguished Honors College Scholar Award

Hours: 21

GPA: 3.25

(Thesis required)
  • We encourage students to take as many Honors classes as possible
  • Up to 9 hours of Honors transfer credit from other institutions
  • 21 hours of Honors College credit required, 3 hours of which must be the completion of 4951 Honors College Thesis or Department Equivalent

Honors College Engagement Recognition

 Community Engagement Recognition requirements are different based on when students were admitted to the Honors College. Students can find a general overview here and detailed information about program and reporting requirements in the Honors College Canvas Page.

If you have any questions regarding the Honors College Awards, or what Catalog year you fall under please contact Sean Ryan at sean.ryan@unt.edu.

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