Join the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Honors College
Become an Honors student and join a welcoming and engaging community of diverse learners from all majors and backgrounds. The Honors College at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ offers unique opportunities for research and mentorship, as well as scholarships and other benefits. We invite you to learn more and opt-in today.
Become an Honors student today:
NOTE: If you are applying for admission for Fall 2025, you will receive an application decision starting in January 2025. If you are applying for Spring 2025, you can expect a response with 1-2 weeks of submission. Thank you for your consideration!
All eligible undergraduate students can opt-in to the Honors College. To be eligible for opt-in, students must meet one or more of the following criteria:
- 3.7+ high school final cumulative GPA (we will use the weighted GPA if you have taken AP classes)
- 3.7+ college GPA (if transfer student or 30+ ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ credits)
To be eligible for Climate Scholars track within the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Honors College, undergraduate students must meet one of the following criteria:
- Current ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Honors student
- 3.7+ high school final cumulative GPA (we will use the weighted GPA if you have taken AP classes)
- 3.7+ college GPA
If you do not meet opt-in criteria, but are interested in joining the Honors College and Climate Scholars Program, we strongly encourage you to apply through our Honors College Petition. Petitioning requires that students submit the following:
- Cumulative GPA from your high school, transferring school, or from ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Interview with Honors staff
Honors College and Climate Scholars Program petitions will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. Decisions will be announced at the first of each month. If you have questions about your petition, please contact Honors staff.