University of North Texas 
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 five categories, and each area is led by a Programming Chair: Art, Community Engagement, Inclusive Cultures, STEM and Student Activities.
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.
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.