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Application Deadline

For New Students: Regular Application deadline:

Dec. 1, 2011

For Current and Transfer Students: Admission for Spring 2012 deadline: Dec. 15, 2011

Admission for Fall 2012 deadline: June 15, 2012

How to Apply

Contact

Dean's Scholars Program
College of Natural Sciences, Office of the Dean
The University of Texas at Austin, Painter Hall 3.04
1 University Station G2550
Austin, Texas 78712-1199
Office : (512) 471-1094
Fax : (512) 232-1435

Dr. David Hillis
Director, Dean's Scholars Honors Program
dhillis@mail.utexas.edu

Alfred W. Roark
Centennial Professor in Natural Sciences

Brochure

Academics

Deans' Scholars can earn honors degrees in any of the majors offered in the College of Natural Sciences, but every Dean's Scholars Honors degree plan includes the following:

An Introduction to Research Methods course
Interdisciplinary seminars developed specifically for Dean's Scholars
A Technical Writing course
Each student must take 6 honors-level courses from at least 4 math and science disciplines
Hands on research and a written honors thesis
At least 30 hours of elective hours chosen by the student under the guidance of a faculty advisor

Each major has its own specific set of requirements as well. Click on the links below for a detailed explanation of how the majors incorporate Dean's Scholars into their degree program.

2010-2012 Catalog

2008-2010 Catalog

For the details on majors that aren't listed, contact those departments or the Dean's Scholars Advisor.

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