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The Franke Honors College is transforming what's possible in Honors education through innovative programming, access to experiential learning opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive community.

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WE SEEK.

WE CONNECT.

WE CREATE.

WE EVOLVE.

WE CELEBRATE!

TOGETHER, WE ARE FRANKE HONORS WILDCATS.

Grounded in the resources of a globally ranked research university, the W.A. Franke Honors College provides the opportunity to take small classes with the University of Arizona’s top educators, engage in research and creative expression with the University’s top researchers, designers, and artists, experience the world through study abroad, and create lifelong friends through shared experiences.

Seek ways of thinking, connect with others, create experiences and knowledge, evolve and grow as humans, and celebrate that growth. Don't wait to make an impact. The world needs you now.

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Application Process

Applying to the Franke Honors College requires just a few additional materials, once you've completed you University of Arizona application.

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Research and Creative Inquiry

Customize your undergraduate experience with research and creative inquiry opportunities designed around your goals and interests.

EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES

Connect with Community

Mentorship, service, professional development, and FUN—get involved in clubs and programs with other Franke Honors students.

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Franke Honors Calendar of Events

INNOVATIVE ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING

The Franke Honors College offers academic programming that enhances a student's chosen degree path through transdisciplinary study, experiential learning, and funded, faculty-mentored research and creative inquiry.

PURSUE YOUR PASSION

Discover your path through Honors.

Fund your dreams.

Find support from an experienced Franke Honors Wildcat through PATH Mentoring.

Maximize your potential with support from the Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships.

NEWS

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We Create: Liam Norris' Dream Internship with LEGO

Nov. 12, 2024

Liam Norris is a junior at the W.A. Franke Honors College double-majoring in Film and Television and Computer Science. Last spring semester and into the summer, Norris had the opportunity to intern for LEGO in Denmark, an absolute dream of his ever since he began building LEGO as a childhood hobby.

It's an Honor: The Impact of Polling in Elections with Drs. Samara Klar, Christopher Weber, and Alex Braithwaite

Nov. 5, 2024

For this panel episode of It's an Honor, Dean Pollard had the honor of speaking with three powerhouse experts from The University of Arizona School of Government and Public Policy.

We Celebrate! Native American Heritage Month 2024

Oct. 31, 2024

The Franke Honors College sits on the original homelands of the Tohono O’odham and the Pascua Yaqui people, who have stewarded this land since time immemorial. November is Native American Heritage Month, and we encourage you to learn more and celebrate the extraordinary contributions and accomplishments of Indigenous people and communities in Tucson and throughout the Southwest.

Research Prep Workshop #3

So, you have a faculty mentor and an idea for your project… now what?

This workshop will cover the ins and outs of proposing your research project—whether you are working on your Thesis Prospectus, Quest Proposal or another research project. We’ll provide you with ideas and resources that will help get your project on track and help you to fill out your prospectus or proposal effectively.

7:15 – 8:15 p.m., Today

Honors Service Club

Join this regularly scheduled meeting of the W.A. Franke Honors Service Club and learn about opportunities to help our community.

5 – 5:45 p.m., Nov. 21, 2024

Power Yoga

Expand your practice with this dynamic, challenging flow. This class will help you class increase your flexibility and advance your training by moving more rapidly through traditional poses.