Honors College
Overview
The University Honors College (UHC) provides an especially rich and challenging set of academic offerings to talented and highly motivated students at Tennessee State University. Through special courses, a vigorous intellectual community, and emphasis on undergraduate research, the Honors college enables students to reach heights of excellence!
Honors College Admission Requirements
Entering freshmen must have a high school cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.4 or higher, with an ACT score of 25 or a SAT score of 1220 (the sum of critical reading and math). Transfer or current freshman and sophomore students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher. Interested students must complete an Application for Admission to the UHC.
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Curriculum
The Honors College Curriculum offers a wide range of challenging courses. We offer special seminars and courses that engage students in direct involvement with faculty from freshman to senior years. Students entering their freshman year are expected to elect 24 hours of their course work in Honors. A minimum of 18 hours of Honors course work is required for incoming sophomores; many do more.
To help students take the greatest advantage of the rich opportunities at TSU, our Honors advisers meet with them individually, beginning at Orientation and continuing throughout their college career.
Community
The Honors College fosters a strong sense of community through activities and events that encourage academic success, personal growth, and meaningful connections among students, faculty, and staff.
Leadership Council Events
Support events organized by the Honors Leadership Council, which provide opportunities for engagement, leadership, and community building throughout the year.
Get Involved with the
Honors College
Become part of a vibrant community of scholars and leaders at Tennessee State University. Apply to the Honors College, celebrate academic excellence through our Annual Honors Convocation, and support student-led programs and events hosted by the Honors Student Leadership Council. Join us in creating opportunities that inspire achievement, leadership, and lifelong connections.