Ready to Join Texas Honors?

Interested in an honors program at UT Austin? We offer a variety of honors programs across multiple colleges and schools, with many open to both freshman and transfer applicants. The application for honors programs is available only to students who apply to certain majors. 

How to Apply

  • Freshman applicants have two options to apply to honors programs:

    1. You can start the process to apply for a freshman honors program by indicating interest on your admission application and responding to the short-answer questions of the program of your choice within the application.

    2. You can also apply by using the separate online honors application. This is available to you after you’ve submitted your application and once you gain access to MyStatus.

    If you want to change your first- and/or second-choice major(s) so that you can apply to an honors program, email us at usprocessing3@austin.utexas.edu. Include your full name, UT EID and updated first- and/or second-choice majors. If your request is approved, you will gain access to the honors application within 3-5 business days.

    Additional Materials Submission

    Submit any resumes or letters of recommendation required by your specific program in MyStatus using the Document Upload System. Letters of recommendation may also be submitted directly from your school via Naviance/Edocs. Self-report any AP or IB scores you may have taken or plan to take on your résumé.

  • Submit your application for admission, then complete the steps outlined by the program you’re applying to:

    Note: Additional honors programs exist within many academic departments. Contact your academic advisor to learn more about programs and their application processes.

Key Dates for Fall 2025

  • August 1, 2024

    Honors Application Opens

  • December 11, 2024

    Honors Application Deadline

  • March 1, 2025

    Honors Decisions Released