Hobson Wildenthal Honors College, UT Dallas
Higher Education - Richardson, Texas, United States
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The Hobson Wildenthal Honors College at The University of Texas at Dallas houses 12 programs dedicated to promoting excellence in undergraduate education. Four programs offer a four-year cohort experience to participating students, with admission generally restricted to incoming college freshmen. The Collegium V Honors Program provides seminar instruction, personal mentoring and an enhanced academic environment. The National Merit Scholars Program provides personal mentoring and an intellectual framework in addition to a generous financial scholarship. National Merit Scholars at UTD are eligible for membership in the CV Honors Program. Terry Foundation Scholarships at UTD are awarded to top seniors from Texas high schools as well as to outstanding transfer students. Terry Scholars patriate in a diverse array of extracurricular experiences with a focus on service and leadership. The Liberal Arts Honors is a cohort experience for students interested in reading, writing, and the discussion of ideas. Students connect to faculty from a range of disciplines and engage with their peers in courses expecting a large amount of student participation and discussion. The other programs in the HWHC enrich the academic experience of matriculated UTD students. The Office of Distinguished Scholarships provides information, guidance, and mentoring to students applying for nationally competitive scholarship and fellowship programs. The Archer Program combines Washington D.C. internship experience with classroom instruction for an intensive semester of political and policy education. The Texas Legislative Internship Program provides opportunities for individuals to intern with State Legislators during the spring semester while the legislature is in session on odd-numbered years. The UTD Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi is the local chapter of the nation's oldest, largest, and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
