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The University Honors Program Curriculum

The University Honors Program is a 21 credit-hour curriculum of honors courses chosen by the student in consultation with an honors advisor. Honors courses incorporate one or more of the complimentary Honors College values and contribute to the ePortfolio. University Honors courses can be found within the general education requirements, within the major, or as special topics courses. An optional capstone project is available for students interested in research or creative scholarship.

The University Honors Program is designed for students of exceptional ability and motivation. Honors classes are not meant to be “harder,” but they are meant to be more intellectually challenging and more rewarding. Smaller class sizes, unique perspectives on subjects and academic disciplines, and opportunities to collaborate with faculty and other honors students make honors classes a unique experience for our students.

To remain in good standing, a student will need to maintain a 3.3 cumulative GPA, take at least six honors hours per academic year until they have reached fifteen honors hours, and make at least a B in all honors courses. Learn more about our Good Standing Policy.

Benefits of the University Honors Program

Specific benefits of the University Honors Program include:

  • The Honors College Scholar distinction at graduation and on your transcript, which can separate you from the crowd as you apply for graduate or professional schools, or enter the job market.
  • Smaller than average class size (many honors classes are capped at 15 students) with some of Tech’s best and most innovative faculty members.
  • A curriculum and e-portfolio that encourage interdisciplinary and creative thinking, as well as self-reflective awareness. The e-portfolio documents the student’s journey through Honors, and is a great resource for resumes and graduate school applications.
  • Priority registration for classes–jump to the front of the line each quarter when you make your schedule!
  • Specialized honors advising to guide you through your curriculum.
  • Designated honors housing on campus.
  • Access to honors cultural, social, and academic events.

Admission to the University Honors Program

Incoming Students
  • Application:
    • Our application process is holistic. We look for academically-engaged, creatively-minded students who seek an enriched curricular experience.
    • We do not specify a minimum GPA or ACT/SAT score for eligibility, but we do consider GPA and standardized test scores in our evaluation of applicants. (The College of Engineering and Science does require a minimum 28 Math ACT score to take engineering honors courses.) Your University application will provide us with that information.
    • The heart of our application is our three essay questions. These questions allow you to tell us who you are, where you are from, and what sets you apart.  We are looking for authentic, thoughtful responses that tell us who you are. Our advice on writing the essays: Don’t write what you think we want to read; write your own thoughts.
    • When you apply to the University you will be prompted to indicate your interest in Honor from within the University application. Acknowledging your interest will open the Honors application. Your essays, GPA, test scores, and personal information will be automatically compiled and sent to us for evaluation.\
  • Deadlines and Outcomes
    • Applications are currently open for the 2025-26 school year. Students apply through their Kennel account.
    • Priority consideration will be given to applications received by December 1st; however, we will begin reviewing applications September 15th and notifying applicants starting October 1st. Our final deadline is May 31st, and we will continue notifying students monthly until the beginning of June.
  • For more information, email honors@latech.edu or call us at 318.257.3282.
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Current Students

Students already attending Louisiana Tech may apply to Honors if they have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA after one quarter. In addition to those applicants’ GPA and essay responses, we will consider how many hours of credit those students have earned, which classes they have taken, and on the basis of that information the likelihood of those applicants completing Honors. To apply contact us at Honors@LATech.edu.

Transfer Students
  • Occasionally students who have been enrolled in an Honors Program at another university transfer to Louisiana Tech, and we welcome transfer students to apply to our program. In those cases, students may seek to apply Honors hours earned elsewhere towards an Honors distinction here. The following baseline conditions must apply before the hours will be considered:
    • The student must have earned a grade of B or better in these classes
    • The transferring program must require at least an ACT score of 28 for admission to that program
    • The student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better
  • If these conditions have been met, the Director of Honors will consider applying transfer credit on a case-by-case basis. However, a minimum of 15 Honors hours must be earned at Louisiana Tech in order to complete the Honors Program.
  • Under no circumstances may dual enrollment classes, or any classes taken while the student was still in high school, be applied for credit towards completing Louisiana Tech’s Honors Program. While the student’s major department may count those classes for course credit, they will not be allowed as Honors credit.

Application Deadlines and Outcomes:

Applications are currently open for the 2025-26 school year. Students apply through their Kennel account.

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by December 1; however, we will begin reviewing applications September 15 and notifying applicants starting October 1. Our final deadline is May 31, and we will continue notifying students monthly until the beginning of June.

If you are a current Louisiana Tech student interested in joining Honors, you can apply with Honors directly as long as you have a 3.5 GPA or higher.

For more information, email Honors@LATech.edu or call us at 318.257.3282.

Apply today

The Honors Program application for 2024-25 is now open. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by December 1st.

Starting in December we will notify applicants of outcomes the first week of each month. The application closes May 31, 2024.

You will log into your Kennel account to apply. If you have already completed your Louisiana Tech application, please contact the Office of Admissions at Bulldog@LATech.edu for assistance with Honors application.

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