Honors College Programming Council

The Honors College Programming Council (HCPC) is the official student organization of UNT’s Honors College. HCPC provides meaningful opportunities for students to engage with the Honors College community outside of the classroom. Each semester, HCPC hosts over a dozen events that are attended by over 600 students. All Honors College students are invited to take part in HCPC programming.

Our programs are separated into six categories, and each area is led by a Programming Chair: Art, Community Engagement, Inclusive Cultures, STEM and Student Activities.. Learn more about out categories and examples of previous programs below!

• S.T.E.M. - Perot Museum Field Trip, Sky Theater planetarium visit, & Murder Mystery Event
• Arts - Grammys Record Painting Night, Dallas Museum of Art Field Trip, & Build a Bouquet Night
• Community Engagement - Shiloh Gardens Community Service Project, Campus Cleanup Event, & Make-a-Difference-Day Picnic
• Inclusive Cultures - African American Museum of Dallas Field Trip, Loteria Night, & Multicultural Trivia Night
• Student Activities - Big Ol' Picnic, Mocktail Night, & Honors College Film Series.
• Academic Engagement - New for Fall 2025!

HCPC Program Spotlight: Make a Difference Day

Led by our Community Engagement team, Make a Difference Day is HCPC’s longest and widest-reaching event. Students had the opportunity to pack donation bags, “Dance for a Difference” (Zumba with instructors from the rec), learn about local nonprofits, and more. Over 200 care bags were packed and donated to support kids and homeless adults in the Denton community. We also partnered with 8 on-campus student groups who were invited to table at our event, opening the door to future campus collaborations. 150 students attended this event in October 2024.

HCPC Program Spotlight: DMA and Perot Filed Trips

Our first-ever dual field trip took two groups of students to the Dallas Museum of Art and Perot Museum of Nature and Science, where they received free admission and free rein to learn and explore alongside Honors College peers. Longer trips like these don’t just improve students’ familiarity with the Honors College; they also foster student relationships beyond what is possible at traditional, on-campus events. Over 70 students participated in these field trips in November 2024, increasing their access to public museums and providing both community and academic enrichment.

Recruitment for HCPC leadership roles (Executive Team Members and Programming Chairs) occurs each Spring semester via online application. Keep an eye on the Honors College newsletter for applications around Spring Break! Email the Student Life team at honorscommunity@unt.edu for more information.

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