Joining Once You Are Here

Students may apply to join the Honors Program at specific points in their academic careers:

• Incoming first-year students are automatically reviewed by the Admissions Office and the Honors Program and are invited to participate based on their high school academic record, including achievement on the SAT and/or ACT tests and high school GPA, and leadership and community service.
• First-year students may apply at the end of the first semester of their freshmen year or at the end of the second semester of their freshmen year. They must have a minimum cumulative 3.8 GPA.
• Applications are due November 9 for Fall 2012 and March 15 for Spring 2013. In addition to the completed application, students must also complete an interview with an Honors staff member and provide an on campus reference.
• Students with junior or senior standing may apply if they have a minimum cumulative 3.6 GPA and intend to complete the Junior/Senior Honors Project as defined by their college.