Blending the personal feel of a small liberal arts college with the extensive resources of one of the country’s largest and most innovative universities, the BHC offers an unparalleled honors education experience.
Our Vision
To provide a transformative, vibrant community that fosters academic excellence, interdisciplinary inquiry, and personal growth.
To empower creative problem-solvers who use their talent and passion to address the dynamic challenges of the past, present, and future.
2,245
currently enrolled students
12,500++
BHC alumni
1,840,000++
global downloads of Honors undergraduate theses
96%
of BHC graduates find employment or go to grad school within two years
Our Mission
The mission of the college is to provide UCF’s most academically talented and motivated students with a challenging and unique scholarly experience, creating a strong foundation for future achievements. The college strives to create a diverse learning community that fosters the pursuit of excellence, ethical, social and civic responsibility, personal growth, and a passion for lifelong learning.
Our History
2020
Inspire Scholars Program is established
2019
Second Year Entry program is established
2018
Sheila Amin Gutiérrez de Piñeres Ph.D. becomes the third Dean of the Burnett Honors College
2008
University Honors and Honors in the Major student Lalita Booth, ’09, becomes UCF’s first Truman Scholar
2007
Tower III inaugurated as UCF’s Honors Living-Learning Community
2005
Alvin Wang Ph.D. is appointed as the second Dean of the Burnett Honors College
2002
Building dedicated
2002
Construction of the Burnett Honors College building is completed through the generous gift from Al and Nancy Burnett
2002
Honors student Tyler Fisher, ’02, is named UCF’s first Rhodes Scholar
1998
The UCF Honors Program was granted college status by the UCF Board of Trustees