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Galveston Honors Program

The Galveston Honors Program provides a high impact educational experience that cultivates growth of the student, promotes deeper engagement with the material, and fosters closer interactions with faculty to improve networking opportunities.  The defining characteristic of Honors study at Texas A&M University at Galveston is engagement of interdisciplinary topics in small classes with professors dedicated to teaching and research.

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What We Do    

Texas A&M Univerity at Galveston Honors Mission Statement

The Texas A&M Galveston Honors Program enhances your undergraduate experience at the Texas A&M College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies by offering opportunities to:

  • Conduct research both independently and collaboratively with peers, faculty, and industry professionals
  • Engage in service-learning projects that promote civic responsibility and benefit both campus and community
  • Participate in social activities that strengthen our sense of community

Rooted in Texas A&M’s core values of excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect, and selfless service, the Honors Academic Program fosters a welcoming, inclusive environment that celebrates both individuality and interdisciplinary relations across the Galveston Campus.

Resources for Students
Resources for Students

>>> Program Requirements
>>> Earning Honors Course Credits
>>> Forms
>>> Upcoming Meetings and Events
>>> Student Instructions for Submitting an Honors Contract
>>> LAUNCH Portal for honors course contracts

Resources for Faculty
Resources for Faculty

>>> Defining "Honors"
>>> Delivering Honors Course Content
>>> Faculty Resources for Teaching Honors
>>> Faculty Instructions for Approving Honors Contracts

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Eligibility

Students who meet one of the following criteria are eligible for automatic admission to the Galveston Honors Program following their application:

Incoming Freshmen:

  • Graduated in top 10% of high school class, or
  • Recognition as a National Merit Semifinalist, National Merit Scholar, or National Recognition Scholar, or
  • SAT composite score of 1300 (minimum 620 for Math and 660 for Reading/Writing), or
  • ACT composite score of 28 (minimum 27 each on verbal and math)


Incoming Transfer Students: earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 from prior institution

Continuing Students: earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 at Texas A&M University 

If you’d like to discuss your eligibility for the Honors Program, please contact honors@tamug.edu


Honors Program Application

 

Why Join Honors?

  • First-Year Experience: Enjoy regular meetings with the Honors Chair, peer mentorship, and exclusive access to tutoring and academic support. We are here to support you!

  • Priority Registration: Register early to secure your preferred classes and stay on track for timely graduation.

  • Scholarship Opportunities: Honors students are eligible for additional scholarships across various disciplines.

  • Exclusive Access: Attend specialized workshops and receive guidance from an Honors peer mentor. The Honors Chair, Honors Advisor, and Academic Advisors are all working to help you succeed!

  • Honors Living-Learning Community (LLC): Live in Atlantic Hall with fellow students who share your commitment to academic excellence.

  • Marketable Skills: “Honors” on your résumé or CV signals strong skills and dedication. These are impressive qualities valued by grad schools and employers!

  • Enriched Experience: Honors adds depth and breadth to your undergraduate academic journey, enhancing your learning and personal growth.

  • Faculty Connections: Small seminars, research opportunities, and Honors Contracts help you build meaningful, individual relationships with professors, which is ideal for recommendation letters!

  • Career and Graduate School Preparation: All these experiences prepare you for life after graduation, giving you a standout résumé or CV to either continue in grad school or impress potential employers!

 

Apply to the Honors Program

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Who We Are    

Mona S. Hochman, M.S. ‘94
Honors Chair

MAIN 210F
409-740-4753
hochmanm@tamug.edu

Blake Binford
Honors Advisor

CLB 217
409-740-4975
cbbinford@tamug.edu

Honors Program Office

Seibel Learning Center
MAIN Suite 206

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