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Burnett Honors College

Enjoy an inspiring environment of academic excellence and intellectual inquiry at the Burnett Honors College here in Orlando — offering you a unique “small college experience” within one of the nation’s largest, most progressive research universities.

As a Burnett Honors Scholar, you’ll find a welcoming community of motivated, talented students representing every college at UCF. Here, you can fully unleash your potential as you build strong connections, explore exciting opportunities, access smaller classes, embrace civic and social responsibility, and set yourself apart as you prepare to start a successful career or earn a graduate degree.

96%
Employment Rate

Burnett Honors College graduates find employment or go to grad school within two years.

30%
Higher Salary

Than the average starting salary of Florida university grads.

Source: Florida Department of Education

1982
Established

The Burnett Honors College combines the intimacy of a small college with the benefits of a large, metropolitan research university. Visit honors.ucf.edu to learn more.

“We give you the freedom to reach as far as your dreams will take you.”

– Sheila Amin Gutiérrez de Piñeres, Burnett Honors College dean

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Victoria Orindas

Any student, regardless of their background, can achieve their goals at UCF with the resources available.”

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Nicholas Grandchamps

Nicholas Grandchamps ’15

Burnett Honors Scholar

Bachelor’s in legal studies

Bachelor’s in political science

“I owe so much to UCF for helping unlock my passions and surrounding me with likeminded people who also challenged my perspective.”

Grandchamps is a foreign service officer with the U.S. Department of State and a UCF 30 Under 30 Alumni awardee.

Yaelle Reeve

Yaelle Reeve

Burnett Honors Scholar

Bachelor’s in biology

“The many opportunities, organizations and individuals I’ve encountered throughout my journey have been influential in motivating me to further my education and give back to my community.”

Reeve is the second student in UCF history to be selected for the prestigious Udall Scholarship, which recognizes 55 students annually for commitment to issues related to Native Americans or the environment.

Burnett Honors News

Science & Technology
UCF Student Awarded Department of Defense SMART Scholarship
The scholarship provides full tuition, annual stipends, a summer internship and guaranteed employment after graduation.
Colleges & Campus
3 UCF Students Receive Prestigious 2023 Boren Scholarship
The students will study in world regions underrepresented in study abroad — immersing themselves in languages considered critical to U.S. national security.
Student Life
Meet UCF’s 2nd-ever Udall Scholarship Recipient, a Champion of the Environment
This year, the Udall Foundation recognizes around 55 students for leadership, public service and a commitment to issues related to Native Americans or the environment.


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