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
1996
Allyn Stearman Ph.D. is appointed as third Director of the Honors Program and later becomes the founding Dean of the Burnett Honors College
1994
Katherine Keller Ph.D. becomes the second Director of the Honors Program
1989
Honors Undergraduate Research (Honors in the Major) program was established
1982
UCF Honors Program created
1978
FTU becomes UCF
1970
June 14: FTU’s first commencement
1968
FTU’s first day of classes
1966
University is named Florida Technological University (FTU)
1963
June 10: University created by law