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.
Our strategic plan defines our goals for the college. You can download it here.
For more data about our outcomes, click here.
currently enrolled students
BHC alumni
global downloads of Honors Undergraduate Theses
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 learning community that fosters the pursuit of excellence, ethical, social and civic responsibility, personal growth, and a passion for lifelong learning.
Our History
Inspire Scholars Program is established Click here to learn more.
Second Year Entry program is established Click here to learn more.
Sheila Amin Gutiérrez de Piñeres Ph.D. becomes the third Dean of the Burnett Honors College Click here to learn more.
University Honors and Honors in the Major student Lalita Booth, ’09, becomes UCF’s first Truman Scholar Click here to learn more.
Tower III inaugurated as UCF’s Honors Living-Learning Community Click here to learn more.
Alvin Wang Ph.D. is appointed as the second Dean of the Burnett Honors College Click here to learn more.
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.
Construction of the Burnett Honors College building is completed through the generous gift from Al and Nancy Burnett Click here to learn more.
Honors student Tyler Fisher, ’02, is named UCF’s first Rhodes Scholar Click here to learn more.
The UCF Honors Program was granted college status by the UCF Board of Trustees