Freshman Students Be sure a final high school transcript is submitted to the Office of Admissions and Scholarships as soon as it is available. If you have taken college courses, be sure official college transcripts are submitted to the Office of Admissions and Scholarships . When you attend your orientation advising session you should also bring copies of college transcripts and a schedule of any college courses currently being taken. Honors Program Admission to the Honors Program is based on evaluation of the student s Honors application, which includes essay responses. Among the factors considered for admission are grades, overall transcript, standardized test scores, and potential for active involvement in the Honors Program and the university.
Honors students are eligible to take honors courses.
Students officially complete the program by taking the Honors Tutorial, completing at least eight additional honors courses or equivalents, and maintaining a GPA of 3.25 or above. Most of these courses count as general education requirements. As with any course, students should consult with their adviser before enrolling in an honors course. If you have not yet applied to the honors program, you may still enroll in some honors courses such as English and math depending on test scores and preparation. At times, students may enroll in other honors courses with permission from the instructor.