<p>whciv01 - The primary benefits for the University Honors Program will be the broader focus and focus on developing critical thinking skills in the freshman learning community. We also think that it is a benefit that our students come from various colleges and majors (about 50% engineering). This helps provide perspective to freshmen about how their fields fit together. The benefit of a college or departmental Honors program is the disciplinary focus it provides.</p>
<p>TexasAtHome - Yes, most students will need to apply to the University Honors Program before they hear an admission decision from Texas A&M. Our application deadline is December 1, 2014.</p>
<p>We have created a page that lists the various options for Honors study at Texas A&M: [Honors</a> Programs | Texas A&M University](<a href=“http://honorsprograms.tamu.edu%5DHonors”>http://honorsprograms.tamu.edu).</p>
<p>At this site, you can see what programs your student can pursue, whether or not there is an application required, and contact information for the person or office coordinating the distinction.</p>
<p>For example, an incoming freshman who has been accepted to the aerospace engineering major has the option of pursuing university, college, and departmental Honors (any combination of the three). The only one of these options that requires a separate application is the University Honors Program.</p>
<p>Hope this helps!</p>
<p>Jon Kotinek
Associate Director
Honors and Undergraduate Research</p>