Applications for Honors College are open year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Texas A&M University Kingsville\u2019s Honors College is a program built to academically challenge students who join the program, and is seeking applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It aims to provide a foundation for students to get the most out of their academic experience. The goal of Honors College is to engage students in an enriched educational experience through increased undergraduate research opportunities, leadership development, community engagement, and international program opportunities, according to the program literature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TAMUK\u2019s Honors College hosts many opportunities for students in and outside the classroom. Students apart of the Honors College must take honors courses as well as participate in a project that must be complete before graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur coursework focuses on improving our students\u2019 research skills and critical thinking as well as speaking and writing skills. Those are the long-term benefits\u201d Dean of Honors College and Professor of History Dr. Thomas Spencer said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The college reaches out to students through email, phone calls and even text to remind them of application deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe reach out to prospective Honors students any way we can,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First time in college (FTIC) students interested in the program must have a 24 ACT composite and a record of leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur online application requires FTIC students to submit an essay, a resume, unofficial transcripts and the email contact information for two recommenders,\u201d Spencer continued. \u201cWe want to get a better holistic sense of the students by looking at more than just their standardized test scores and grades. We always encourage interested students to apply so can consider them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Continuing and transfer students have a similar application process that does not require standardized test scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe basic academic criteria we are looking for is a GPA that is 3.5 or above,\u201d he said. \u201cAs always, we encourage all interested students to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Honors College admits freshman, transfer and continuing students throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n