University Honors & Undergraduate Research Program

Program Requirements

UHURP students are required to maintain the following academic standards as a condition of their continued participation in the program.

• Maintain an Institutional GPA of 3.25 every semester
• Complete Honors Contracts per their designated pathway
• Enroll full-time (12 SCH) each semester.
• Complete 30 hours of community service each academic year through TAMIU Office of Student Conduct and Community Engagement.
• Complete one (1) TAMIU Trailblazer learning dimension.
• Attend all required UHURP Meetings during the year.
• Submit Financial Aid application each academic year.

2025-2026 Program Pathways  

Senior & Junior Students:

• Continue research projects with Faculty Mentor
• Meet Project Deadlines, including to submit:
  • Project Description
  • Final Report
• Present at LEARN Expo
• Juniors only: option to do Thesis 

Freshman, Sophomore, and Newly Admitted Students: 

• Begin Honors Contract Requirements 
• Meet Contract Deadlines including to submit:
  • Completed Contract
  • Final Contract Product and Evaluation
• Select to do Thesis