Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Honors Program Application
Texas A&M University-Texarkana’s Honors Program is an enhanced and supportive learning environment for students moved to pursue an education beyond typical course requirements. The Honors Program accepts applications for both four-year and two-year undergraduate programs. Each year, the Honors Program Committee selects four-year students and two-year students from a competitive pool of applicants for admission into the Honors Program.
Following the inaugural Honors cohorts student created motto, “Leading the way in academic excellence with service, integrity, and determination,” the Honors Program is looking for students who are:
- Dedicated to learning
- Possess initiative
- Intellectually curious
- Determined with a strong work ethic
- Interested in serving the larger academic and social community
- Or have other outstanding qualities that qualify them for the program
An application to the Texas A&M University- Texarkana Honors Program consists of a completed application, a letter of interest and commitment, and current academic transcripts.
Letter of Interest and Commitment
Write an essay of 500-1,000 words documenting that you exemplify one or more of the qualities found in the above bullet points. Candidates should focus on two or three of these points and provide specific details.
Texas A&M—Texarkana
Honors Program Application Data
[ ] Freshman Applicant
[ ] Transfer Applicant
Personal Data
Name: ______
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Home Address: ______
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Telephone: ______Date of Birth: ______
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Email address: ______
Educational Data
High School Name: ______
Guidance Counselor’s Name: ______Telephone: ______
(XXX) XXX-XXXX
GPA: ______Rank in Class: ______Class Size: ______
ACT Score: ______Probable Major: ______
Advanced Placement Courses/Credits:
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Advanced Placement Courses/Credits continued:
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College Data (Transfer students should enclose an unofficial transcript)
College Name: ______
Major/s: ______Overall GPA: ______Cumulative GPA: ______
College Credit (If more than 12 hours, do not list. Enclose an unofficial transcript)
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I certify that the information given in this application is complete and correct and reflects my own work. Deliberate falsification may subject me to immediate dismissal from the Honors Program. All applicants meeting the appropriate academic requirements shall be considered equally for admission to the Honors Program, regardless of economic or social status. Texas A&M University-Texarkana does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.
Applicant’s Signature: ______Date: ______
Please return all Honors Program application material to:
Dr. Craig M Nakashian
Director, Academic Honors Program
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
7101 University Avenue
Texarkana, TX 75503
Phone: 903-223-3136
Email: