<p>Howdy franko5150!</p>
<p>Transfer students can apply to the University Honors Program via the Continuing Student application ([Applying</a> for Honors](<a href=“http://honors.tamu.edu/Honors/Applying.html#Continuing]Applying”>http://honors.tamu.edu/Honors/Applying.html#Continuing)). We encourage you to visit with an Honors Advisor ahead of filling out the application because the bulk of the application is reporting which Honors courses you will take to complete distinction requirements and our advisors can help you plan that out.</p>
<p>Depending on your major, you might also have the the option to pursue a college or departmental-level Honors distinction ([My</a> Site - Honors Programs](<a href=“http://honorsprograms.tamu.edu%5DMy”>http://honorsprograms.tamu.edu)). Regardless of whether you are pursuing a university, college or departmental Honors distinction, you will have Honors Priority Registration, the ability to do Honors Course Contracts and Honors Independent Study, take graduate courses for undergraduate Honors credit, and have access to specialized Honors advising.</p>
<p>If you are not interested in pursuing a distinction, you may take Honors courses at Texas A&M so long as you have a cumulative TAMU GPR or 3.5 or better. If you would like to take an Honors course in your first semester (before you’ve established a TAMU GPR), you can visit with an Honors Advisor and we will consider your request on a case-by-case basis. Your previous Honors work would be helpful in this decision process.</p>
<p>Hope this helps!</p>
<p>Best,</p>
<p>Jon Kotinek
Associate Director
Honors and Undergraduate Research</p>