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YOUR PATH THROUGH HONORS

New student? Experienced Wildcat? Wherever you are in your journey, find Franke Honors courses and programs that fit your unique interests.

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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.

Academic Requirements

Learn what it takes to be a member of the W.A. Franke Honors College.

Scholarships and Grants

Discover funding opportunities for Franke Honors students.

What to Expect

Find out how the W.A. Franke Honors College can propel you to new levels of success.

Our Mission

Empower each student to reveal and pursue their passion with a deeper sense of wonder and purpose.

Fuel Wonder at Franke Honors

THE HONORS VILLAGE

The cornerstone of your Franke Honors experience is the Honors Village, a living and learning community that's so much more than a typical dorm.

SEE INSIDE

Take a closer look at what to expect during your first year in the W.A. Franke Honors College.

Get fast-tracked to internships and professional development opportunities.

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

Explore the unique study abroad opportunities available only to Franke Honors students.

NEWS

SARAH STAMER RECEIVES 2023 ASTRONAUT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Nov. 8, 2023

Franke Honors senior Sarah Stamer was awarded the 2023 Astronaut Foundation Scholarship in a ceremony last week. The Astronaut Scholarship is one of the most prestigious and largest merit-based scholarships awarded to undergraduates in STEM, and aims to support the very best and brightest scholars while commemorating the legacy of America’s pioneering astronauts.

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NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH AT FRANKE HONORS

Nov. 7, 2023

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.

UArizona announces $118.65M in gifts toward $3B fundraising campaign

Nov. 3, 2023

The Fuel Wonder campaign began counting contributions on Jan. 1, 2017, and was officially launched on Friday, November 3, 2023. The campaign has so far raised more than $2 billion, and the W.A. Franke Honors College is one of three named colleges recognized in the campaign.