WE CAN'T WAIT
TO MEET YOU
The best way to experience the W.A. Franke Honors College is by planning a visit. Home to state-of-the-art facilities, phenomenal academics, and your pick of hangouts, we believe our campus is one of the most welcoming in the country.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
HONORS INFORMATION SESSIONS
Learn why current students love being Franke Honors Wildcats and get to know the Franke Honors College. In-person sessions include a presentation and Q&A session followed by a tour of the Honors Village.
Virtual Info Session
Can't attend in person? Check out this virtual info session video.
In-Person Information Sessions and Tours at the Honors Village
Sessions are offered on alternating Mondays and Fridays at 12:30 pm, from May 30 - Aug. 11, 2025.
*Lobby doors are locked during the summer, but a staff member will meet you at the entrance of the Honors Village.
*If unable to attend a scheduled event, contact honors@arizona.edu to arrange for a visit.
Questions?
Virtual Application Workshops
In addition to in-person visits, we offer Virtual Application Workshops. In these sessions, students will learn about tips and best practices for applying to the W.A. Franke Honors College. A Franke Honors staff member will lead participants through a workshop that will analyze sample personal statements and résumés to help understand what makes an effective application. Check back for workshops in Fall!
The Honors Village, Up Close and Personal
Watch this student-led video tour of the Honors Village to learn all about its best features.
Day in the Life of a Franke Honors Wildcat
Get a better sense of what life is like as a Franke Honors student.
Want more insights into life as a Franke Honors Wildcat? Check out our YouTube playlist.
HOW TO GET TO THE VILLAGE
The Honors Village is on the North side of Speedway off Mabel Avenue. The closet parking garage is the Park Avenue Garage which is two blocks from the Village. Be sure to secure your parking ticket safely as lost tickets will be $8 dollars to exit the garage. For parking related questions, visit: Parking and Transportation.
THE BEST OF HONORS, ACCORDING TO STUDENTS
A Franke Honors College education has so much to offer.
AMENITIES
“I live in the Honors Village. It’s very convenient having a dining hall in the same building, having a secluded outdoor courtyard, and being just steps away from the NorthRec.”
Zack, Civil Engineering
COMMUNITY
“The Honors College community is very close knit. Everyone is so kind and helpful and the faculty wants to see you succeed.”
Alyssa, Criminal Justice Studies
CONNECTIONS
“Joining mentoring groups, clubs, and extracurriculars are all ways to make connections early on that can make a huge difference in your honors experience.”
Nina, Psychology
Interested in touring the University of Arizona Campus?
You can register for an in-person campus visit. If you want to sign up for a Franke Honors session at the same time, follow these steps:
- Click the link below
- Scroll to "Explore Tours and Events by Date" subhead
- Click "Academic Info Sessions" tab
- Select the date you are interested in on the calendar to the left
- Click "Register" below the info session you would like to attend
- Fill out the form and click "Submit"