Turing Scholars Honors Program
The Turing Scholars Honors Program combines a close-knit community with the resources of a top research university. Turing Scholars take advanced courses, work with leading faculty and tackle cutting-edge research. The program is built for students ready to think deeper, move faster and challenge what’s possible.
An Accelerated, Challenging Curriculum
The Turing Scholars curriculum includes 10 honors courses, starting with an intensive first-year advanced honors coursework sequence that builds both skill and community. Students complete two research courses leading to an honors thesis, with small classes that go beyond the standard CS curriculum.
Close-Knit Community
Turing Scholars combines the best of both worlds—the resources and opportunities of a top research university with the close-knit, supportive environment of a small community. With small classes and strong peer connections, students find space to connect, collaborate and thrive. Highlights include:
Undergraduate Research and Thesis
In Turing Scholars, research is built into your experience. You’ll work closely with faculty, explore a topic in depth, develop key skills and complete an honors thesis by junior or senior year. Presenting to a faculty committee offers a glimpse of a Ph.D. defense and prepares you for grad school or industry.
Ami Baid
BS, 2022
For me, the best thing about Turing has been spending time doing what I love with people who share my interests. The resources and community here are unparalleled. If you’re passionate about computer science, this is a great place to be.
Honors Housing
Live and learn alongside other honors students in UT’s Honors Living Community, located in the Honors Quad (Andrews, Blanton, Carothers and Littlefield Halls). This option gives you access to a community of high-achieving students across multiple honors programs.
Apply for housing early, preferably when you apply to UT Austin — don’t wait for admission decisions.
I think one of the biggest things I've gained from my research experiences and the broader Turing Scholars Honors Program is a sense of self-confidence and self-sufficiency. Now, I feel comfortable applying for funding, starting my own research projects, leading a research effort, scoping out projects and working hard to get a paper published.
Cody Rushing
BS, 2024
How to Apply
Prospective Students
1 Start Your Application
Apply to UT Austin and indicate your interest in honors.
By choosing Computer Science Entry Level, you will be able to apply for the Turing Scholars Program.
2 Submit the Turing Scholars requirements
Submit an expanded resume, honors essay prompt and a letter of recommendation from a math or science teacher.
Current UT Computer Science Students
Important Dates
1 Lay the Foundation
Enroll in Honors Courses (optional but encouraged). CS honors courses have limited spots available for non-honors students. Taking an honors course helps demonstrate your readiness for the Turing Scholars Program. Each course requires a separate request for faculty approval.
2 Start Your Application
Access the online application for current UTCS students.
Submit your application by the deadline for your desired semester.
3 Submit Your Resume
After completing the online application, email your resume to utcs.honors.app@cs.utexas.edu.
4 Check Your Email for Updates
Admissions decisions and next steps will be communicated after the review period.
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