Breadth of education, development of critical thinking and methodological skills, and the encouragement of a spirit of intellectual independence are the ultimate goals of the University Honors College at Texas Tech. To be considered for admission to the University Honors College, either as an entering freshman or as a continuing Texas Tech or transfer student, one must make special application to the University Honors College. Threshold admission requirements for incoming freshmen are a composite SAT-I score of 1200 or above, or a composite ACT score of 28 or better, or graduation in the top 10 percent of the high school class. For continuing Texas Tech or transfer students, eligibility to apply is based on a college cumulative GPA of 3.4 or better. The college will also consider for admission students who do not meet the above criteria, but who can provide a compelling reason why they should be part of the program.
Admission is competitive and is contingent upon the pool of applicants for any given year.
Admission decisions are generally made each spring for admission the following fall semester, although admission may be granted at other times for continuing or transfer students. Once accepted into the Honors College, a student must maintain a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA while at Texas Tech in order to continue participation. For specific requirements for Honors Students, see the Honors Student Handbook, available in the Honors College office. Courses in Honors. A lab designed to supplement HONS 2305.