Requirements and Privileges of Graduation in the Honors College

Students with an overall GPA of 3.25 or greater may graduate in the Honors College by completing 15 hours of honors courses, including the Honors Thesis course.

At graduation students who have completed the Honors College requirements will be recognized in the commencement booklet for their completion of the program.  Transcripts of these students will be specially designated.

Students have multiple reasons for completing the program.  For many, completing a thesis shows they have the commitment to tackle a larger project independently.  This is a skill valued by both employers and graduate or professional schools.  Some students are simply pursuing the subject that they are passionately interested in learning about.  Please see our section on the honors thesis to learn more about the benefits of graduating in the program.

Students will receive an Honors medallion at graduation if they have:

• A cumulative GPA of 3.25 or greater
• Completed 15 hours of honors courses, and
• Completed the Honors Thesis course

Honor cords are not awarded by the Honors College.  They are awarded by the individual disciplines and departments to which students belong.  Please review the commencement information page and FAQ page for more information on honor cords.

Other Participation Strategies in Honors

In addition to our regular honors courses, we also offer departmental honors courses, Honors Contract Course, an independent study, a Minor in Honors Studies.  Each of these options helps Texas State students to tailor a curriculum suited to their interests.