Applying for Honors Programs

In most cases, the process of applying for an honors program is separate from that of applying for admission. The three honors programs available to incoming transfer students are connected to the area of study the student is pursuing. As a result, applicants who are interested in pursuing a double major may apply for honors programs in as many majors as they plan to pursue.

Business Honors Program

 Deadline: May 15

Incoming transfer students who will be sophomores can apply for the Business Honors Program. Learn about applying and complete the online Sophomore Business Honors Application. Applicants are required to submit their complete BHP application, including an essay, resume, and a letter of recommendation, by May 15. All BHP applicants are required to interview with the program.

Dean’s Scholars Program in Natural Sciences

 Deadline: June 15 (for Fall); January 5 (for Spring)

Transfer students can visit the Dean’s Scholars website to learn more about the program, including how to apply, by the appropriate deadline. Dean’s Scholars requires its own application and university transcript(s) (submitted separately from your transcripts for admission), two Faculty References, and an essay on topic F.

Plan II Honors Program

 Transfer admission into the Plan II Honors Program is currently suspended

Turing Scholars Program in Computer Science

 Deadline: July 1

Transfer students interested in majoring in computer science who aren’t too advanced in their studies can apply to the Turing Scholars program. Beyond submitting an application, students should also submit a description of background and goals, an essay, and a letter of recommendation by July 1 for fall semester admission.

Departmental Honors Programs

Many colleges and schools offer departmental honors for specific majors or programs. Each departmental honors program has its own process and criteria for admission, so you should check with the major of your choice to learn about opportunities that might be available to transfer and upper-division students.

University Honors Center

More information about university honors programs is available from the University Honors Center.