Dallas College

Honors Program

​​​​​​​​Stand out and be ready.

The Dallas College Honors Program helps motivated students build the skills, experiences and connections to help them become more capable, confident and connected.

What is the Honors Program?

The Honors Program is an opportunity to challenge yourself, discover new perspectives and build the confidence and experiences that help you stand out in the classroom, during transfer and throughout your career.

As an Honors Program student, you'll learn alongside other motivated students in select Honors courses while working closely with faculty mentors through research, hands-on learning, leadership opportunities and meaningful volunteer and service opportunities. 

Why Join the Honors Program?

Stronger Academic Skills

  • Research experience
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Honors Program-specific digital badges

Leadership and Engagement Opportunities

  • Conferences
  • Community service projects
  • Cultural experiences
  • Other leadership activities

Faculty Mentoring and Support

Connect with faculty members who can guide you, support your educational goals and help you make the most of your experience at Dallas College.

Transfer Preparation

Develop skills and experiences to help strengthen your transfer and scholarship applications.

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The Honors Experience

Become More Capable, Confident and Connected

Through the Honors Program, you'll strengthen skills in research, communication and leadership while exploring new ideas and experiences beyond the classroom that will challenge you to step out of your comfort zone. Along the way, you'll build meaningful connections with faculty mentors and other motivated students who share your goals and ambitions.

Upon completion of your Dallas College journey, you'll earn Honors recognition on your transcript and diploma.

Honors Program students pose for picture at event. Present Your Research on a National Stage: Honors students attend the National Collegiate Honors Council Conference (NCHC), where they present research and connect with students from across the country.

Navigators making mofongo laughing Experience New Places and Perspectives: During a study abroad trip to Puerto Rico, Honors students step outside the classroom and experience Puerto Rican culture while learning to make mofongo. 

A group of students smiling for camera. Find Your Community: Honors students build friendships and community beyond the classroom during Honors Trivia Night.

Graduate speaking at graduation. Honors student Jennifer Andrade speaks to fellow graduates during Commencement. Now a Dallas College alumna, Jennifer graduated with Honors Distinction. 

Ready To Stand Out?

The Honors Program may be a good fit if you:
  • Enjoy learning and academic challenges
  • Want to work closely with faculty mentors
  • Plan to transfer to a four-year university
  • Are interested in leadership opportunities
  • Want to strengthen scholarship or transfer applications
  • Are looking for a more engaging college experience

Take the next step and apply to the Dallas College Honors Program.

Apply to the Honors Program

Interested in Academic Honor Societies?

Dallas College also offers academic honor societies that recognize student achievement in a variety of fields. Depending on your qualifications and goals, you may be eligible for the Honors Program, an honor society or both.

Contact Us

Whether you're interested in applying, want to learn more about the Honors experience or would like to schedule a time to meet, our team is here to help. Email the Honors Program team at Honors@DallasCollege.edu or call us at 972-761-6840.

Meet Our Team

 

Matthew Sanchez

  • Senior Manager
  • Special Academic Programs
Hedy Watkins

Hedy Watkins

  • Coordinator
  • Special Academic Programs - 3

Dallas College Honors is a member of the Great Plains Honors Council, the National Collegiate Honors Council and the European Honors Council.

Updated October 26, 2026