<p>Ah some good news for you 
Yes, departmental honors does reward you with early sign up times. This begins second semester freshman year (first semester you have to go to NSC, no advantage). You sign up for your entire schedule, any courses you select. [Registering</a> for Honors](<a href=“http://honors.tamu.edu/honors/Registration.html]Registering”>http://honors.tamu.edu/honors/Registration.html)</p>