Honors students at the Fall 2009 Freshman Retreat.

An honors education is an intellectual exploration dedicated to creating a more holistic academic experience. The Honors College at Texas State University provides small, stimulating classes taught by master teacher-scholars who employ innovative teaching methods. Dialogue and interaction between honors faculty and students provides a crucible within which students forge a deeper academic insight into their subject. When you visit the Honors College in the Lampasas Building, you will find the honors coffee forum, the heart of the building, offering space dedicated to conversation, interaction, study, good coffee and good art. Find your way to us, and we will help you find your own way.

"Honors programs offer students the academic perks of an ivy league education at the tuition rate of a public university." (Washington Post)

Why Join the Honors College?

• Access to small, interdisciplinary classes that count for general education, core curriculum, or advanced offerings (Spring 2012 Course Offerings)
• Classes also engage in a variety of interesting texts not offered in other classes (Spring 2012 Textbooks)
• Study with outstanding faculty committed to working closely with students
• Receive personal advising for developing undergraduate and career plans
• Design your own course of study through the honors independent study, the honors contract course and/or the Honors Thesis
• Access to honors scholarships
• Present your research at conferences and publish your research
• Participate in the Common Experience and other regular gatherings
• Join the Honors Student Associate and participate in planning events and programs
• Spend time in the Honors Coffee Forum and meet other students, faculty and staff while you study, have conversations, enjoy coffee and the art exhibits
• Early registration
• Graduate in the Honors College with recognition in the commencement booklet
• Publish your Honors thesis on eCommons through the Alkek Library

Prospective students who are interested in touring the Honors College can send an email to honors@txstate.edu or call 512.245.2266 to schedule an appointment.  You can also check us out on Facebook!

Honors students Alexa McLatcher (middle) and Alex Holdford receiving tutoring from Dr. Galloway in Butler Hall.

Student Comments about the Honors College

"I couldn't be happier with my experience [in Honors] and I am eternally grateful for it."

"Honors allowed me to take control of my undergraduate education, rather than simply follow a 'plan'.  Honors also offered me the opportunity to find people on campus that shared a similar mindset to my own."

 "Students in Honors courses are open-minded.  I really enjoyed listening and exchanging opinions with them.  It made me interested in the world, which helped me choose my career after college."

"Voices of Eros and Poetry changed everything.  By far, the best class I've ever had.  I would trade most of my degree for that class."