What is Plan 2 honors program UT?

Plan II is a carefully designed core curriculum honors major with very specific multi-disciplinary course requirements and strong emphasis on problem solving, critical and analytical skills, and particularly on writing—including a capstone thesis requirement.

How do you get into UT Austin honors?

You must first complete your Apply Texas application for regular admission and check the box “I am interested in applying for Honors Programs.” A few days after submitting Apply Texas, you will receive an e-mail allowing you to access the Honors Application on your My Status portal.

What are the honors dorms at UT Austin?

The Honors Living Community, comprised of four halls in the “Quad” (Andrews, Blanton, Carothers and Littlefield), houses approximately 500 students, most of whom are in one of the university’s undergraduate honors programs.

What is honors housing at UT?

Students in all honors programs are eligible to apply for honors housing. The honors “quad”—a group of residence halls surrounding a cozy courtyard—provides a small-college feel and the convenience of being on campus with your friends right down the hall.

Is Plan II honors prestigious?

Plan II is a true interdisciplinary liberal arts degree with a reputation for being one of the most prestigious college honors programs in the U.S. Students who apply to Plan II frequently have Ivy League and other state flagship institutions on their college lists.

How do I apply for UT Plan II?

To apply to Plan II Honors, submit: Students may apply for Plan II Honors on the ApplyTexas or Coalition application or via the on-line HONORS APPLICATION, which is accessible only after an applicant has completed and submitted the ApplyTexas (or Coalition Application) application.

How do you graduate with honors?

Graduating With Honors Requirements: Graduation with honors cum laude requirements vary. Cum laude grade point average estimates: gpa for cum laude – 3.5 to 3.7; gpa for magna cum laude – 3.8 to 3.9; gpa for summa cum laude – 4.0+. Magna cum laude gpa and summa cum laude gpa can tie, broken by additional factors.

When should I apply to UT Austin?

Complete your application by the November 1 priority deadline and receive an admission decision (or deferral) by February 1. Complete your application by the December 1 regular deadline and receive a final admission decision no later than March 1.

How do I apply for Turing Scholars?

Current CS majors may apply for admission to the Turing Scholars Honors Program by submitting this online application, and then emailing a resume to the address on the online application. Applications will be accepted beginning April 20 through May 15 for students wanting to begin the program in Fall 2021.

What can you do with Plan 2 Honors?

Plan II Honors students combine their Plan II major and Business majors with the Business Honors Program, Plan II and their Engineering major with Engineering Honors, Plan II and their Natural Science major with Dean’s Scholars, and Plan II and their Computer Science major with Turing Scholars.

Can you get a plan II degree at UT?

It’s possible to combine Plan II with any other major, degree or honors program at UT (with a few exceptions) The 30+ credit hours the Plan II Honors degree plan leaves available as elective hours makes it possible to incorporate the degree requirements for other majors and easily fit it into a four-year course of study.

Are there honors programs at University of Texas?

You will be competing against highly talented and accomplished students, so it’s necessary that you stand out in a crowded pool. There are two honors programs within the College of Liberal Arts: Plan II and Liberal Arts Honors. Each program has similarities but also crucial differences.

What is the University of Texas Plan II?

An error occurred while retrieving sharing information. Please try again later. Discover Plan II, a small honors program within the University of Texas at Austin where students can explore the issues and questions that shape the human experience. The Plan II major can be combined with other studies, giving students the best of what UT has to offer.