What are the entrance requirements for the Honors Program?
For High School Students: • ACT composite of 24 or higher. • SAT of 1110 or higher. • Ranked in the upper 10% of high school class. • A 90 or above average in high school academic (English, Math, Science, and Social Studies) courses. For Currently Enrolled UTPA Students/Transfer Students: • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 at UTPA. • 12 credit hours earned at UTPA (can include AP/CLEP, and concurrent enrollment hours). *These criteria only indicate eligibility. Admittance to the Honors Program is based on the overall strength of the application, vita, and letters of recommendation based on the assessment and judgment of the Director.
