Why Honors?
Immerse yourself in our globally inspired community, where curiosity is not just celebrated but cultivated. The Honors College provides a launchpad for your ambitions, offering diverse perspectives, hands-on experiences, incredible cultural enrichment opportunities and a supportive home to help you realize your fullest potential.
Congratulations to our 2025 Honors Capstone Presenters
They’re Ready to Embark on Cambridge Adventure
Three Honors College graduates will experience porters, punting, some very old architecture, a very different class format and so much more when they begin their studies at the University of Cambridge in October. Dr. Donal Skinner, Dean of the Honors College, can tell them all about it — he was there for seven years. Read the story
Academic Programs
Established in 2014, the Hobson Wildenthal Honors College houses multiple programs dedicated to promoting excellence in undergraduate education.
Four of these programs (excluding Honors Community College Connect) offer a four-year cohort experience to participating students, with admission generally restricted to incoming college freshmen.
Our programs enrich the academic experience of matriculated UTD students.
“Choosing UTD has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The Honors College has opened up so many doors for me. … It’s been nothing short of amazing.” Watch the video
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News & Events
Speech Team’s Elangovan Earns All-American Status
Sneha Elangovan had dreamed of making the quarterfinals of the national speech tournament. Then she made it in not one but two events and also was named to the All-American Speech team. Teammate Tyler Crivella also was a quarterfinalist.
Study Abroad Discoveries Venture Beyond Research
Students conducted interesting research on their trips to Scotland and Germany. But there also was a lot to learn about life overseas.“I think that time abroad has made me believe in the capacity for good that humanity has,” one student said.
Students’ Guide to Leadership Symposium: It Rules
The University Scholars Leadership Symposium in Bangkok was an unforgettable experience for six UT Dallas students — three apiece from the Hobson Wildenthal Honors College and Eugene McDermott Student Programs.
SPUR Kickstarts Undergrad Research in Size, Scope
The number of students participating in the Summer Platform for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) has grown by almost 50% in just three years, necessitating a bigger venue when the posters were presented in early August.
Did You Know?
87%
Graduation Rate
in 4 years
(93% in 6 Years)
82%
Acceptance into Medical Professional Programs (100% Law)
34/1510
Average ACT and SAT Scores
850
National Merit Scholars