The Burnett Honors College combines the intimacy of a small liberal arts college with the benefits of a large, metropolitan research university.
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.
The most important benefit that the students in the Burnett Honors College enjoy is being a part of a wonderful group of peers who share educational and civic values. Honors students have the advantage of a distinguished learning environment, enhanced resources, civic engagement, an Honors community and special recognition designed to help them achieve academically and grow into well-rounded individuals.
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.
Our strategic plan defines our goals for the college; you can read it here.
currently enrolled students
in the BHC alumni network
global downloads of Honors undergraduate theses
of BHC graduates find employment or go to grad school within two years
Our History
June 10: University created by law
June 10: University created by law
Florida Governor Farris Bryant signs Legislative Bill 125, officially creating a new state university. Click here to learn more.
University is named Florida Technological University (FTU)
University is named Florida Technological University (FTU)
June 14: FTU’s first commencement
June 14: FTU’s first commencement, honoring 423 graduates
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FTU becomes UCF
FTU Becomes UCF
Florida Governor Reubin Askew signs the legislation changing the name of FTU to the University of Central Florida (UCF)
UCF Honors Program created
UCF Honors Program created
The UCF Honors Program is created and Mark Stern Ph.D. is appointed the first program Director
Honors Undergraduate Research (Honors in the Major) program was established
Honors Undergraduate Research (Honors in the Major) program was established
Katherine Keller Ph.D. becomes the second Director of the Honors Program
Katherine Keller Ph.D. becomes the second Director of the Honors Program
Allyn Stearman Ph.D. is appointed as third Director of the Honors Program and later becomes the founding Dean of the Burnett Honors College
Allyn Stearman Ph.D. is appointed as third Director of the Honors Program and later becomes the founding Dean of the Burnett Honors College
The UCF Honors Program was granted college status by the UCF Board of Trustees
The UCF Honors Program was granted college status by the UCF Board of Trustees
Honors student Tyler Fisher, ’02, is named UCF’s first Rhodes Scholar
Honors student Tyler Fisher, ’02, is named UCF’s first Rhodes Scholar
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Construction of the Burnett Honors College building is completed through the generous gift from Al and Nancy Burnett
Construction of the Burnett Honors College building is completed through the generous gift from Al and Nancy Burnett
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Building dedicated
Building dedicated
The building was completed in May 2002, and dedicated on October 23, 2002. During this ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Burnett were awarded honorary doctoral degrees by UCF President John Hitt.
Alvin Wang Ph.D. is appointed as the second Dean of the Burnett Honors College
Alvin Wang Ph.D. is appointed as the second Dean of the Burnett Honors College
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Tower III inaugurated as UCF’s Honors Living-Learning Community
Tower III inaugurated as UCF’s Honors Living-Learning Community
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University Honors and Honors in the Major student Lalita Booth, ’09, becomes UCF’s first Truman Scholar
University Honors and Honors in the Major student Lalita Booth, ’09, becomes UCF’s first Truman Scholar
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Sheila Amin Gutiérrez de Piñeres Ph.D. becomes the third Dean of the Burnett Honors College
Sheila Amin Gutiérrez de Piñeres Ph.D. becomes the third Dean of the Burnett Honors College
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Second Year Entry program is established
Second Year Entry program is established
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Inspire Scholars Program is established
Inspire Scholars Program is established
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