Four-year experience
University Honors
Designed for incoming first-year students, University Honors integrates Honors coursework throughout the undergraduate curriculum.
Honors coursework across your college experience
Faculty-guided Honors Thesis
Go deeper. Think bigger.
The McMurry University Honors Program is an enriched academic experience for motivated students who want to challenge themselves, explore ideas across disciplines, and work closely with faculty mentors.
Challenge with purpose
An academic experience built around curiosity.
Honors courses emphasize critical thinking, creativity and discussion in smaller classroom environments. Students develop strong research, analytical and communication skills while exploring ideas across disciplines.
The experience can complement research, study abroad, leadership, athletics, the arts and other parts of your McMurry journey.
Discussion
Engage ideas through thoughtful conversation.
Discovery
Explore questions beyond a single discipline.
Research
Build the skills to investigate complex topics.
Mentorship
Work closely with McMurry faculty.
Choose your Honors path
Two pathways. One commitment to deeper learning.
Students can pursue Honors throughout their undergraduate experience or complete advanced work within their major discipline.
The Honors Thesis
Turn an idea into original work.
Both Honors pathways culminate in the Honors Thesis—an independent research or creative project completed with guidance from faculty mentors.
The experience strengthens research, writing and critical-thinking skills while preparing students for graduate study, professional programs and leadership opportunities.
Research or create
Develop an original project in your field.
Work with a mentor
Receive guidance from McMurry faculty.
Prepare for what’s next
Build skills valuable beyond your undergraduate degree.
Honors scholarships
$3,000–$5,000
per year for qualifying Honors students
Rewarding achievement
Your academic work can open additional opportunities.
Students accepted into the Honors Program may qualify for competitive Honors scholarships recognizing academic achievement and supporting continued success at McMurry.
Honors scholarships may be combined with other McMurry scholarships and financial aid packages.
Admission requirements
Could Honors be right for you?
Students interested in the Honors Program first apply for admission to McMurry University. Typical qualifications for Honors consideration include:
Top 5% of graduating high school class
Approximately 3.85 weighted GPA
27 ACT or 1280 SAT, or equivalent academic achievement
These are typical qualifications and should be presented as guidance rather than an automatic guarantee of admission to the Honors Program.
Your application
What to expect
1
Apply to McMurry
Complete your undergraduate application for admission.
2
Complete the Honors application
Submit the required essay and academic recommendation through the admissions process.
3
Interview
Qualified applicants complete an Honors Program interview.
Take The Next Step
Bring your curiosity to McMurry.
Start with your McMurry application, then explore whether the Honors Program can become part of your college experience.