The Honors College considers applications for admission from first-time freshmen, transfer students, and current UCM students. Students are eligible for entry into The Honors College during any semester but the one in which they are graduating. The requirements for each group are detailed below, but all students should apply via this form. There is a one-time, nonrefundable fee of $100 that will be charged to the student’s account if accepted for entry.

 

First-time Freshmen

 

In order to be considered for admission to The Honors College, first-time freshmen must fulfill two of the four entry requirements.

• A minimum unweighted high school GPA of 3.5.

• An ACT minimum superscore of 25.

• A student-led product addressing how the applicant embodies the mission of the The Honors College. The product can take many forms based on the student's area of study, including, but not limited to: a traditional written essay (around 500 words), a multimedia presentation, or a theatrical/artistic performance.

• A letter of recommendation that can speak to how the applicant embodies the mission of The Honors College.

 

Transfer Students and Current Students

 

In order to be considered for admission to The Honors College, transfer and current UCM students must have a minimum cumulative OR content college GPA of 3.25, whichever is higher. Applicants must also provide one of the following: 

• An ACT minimum superscore of 25.
• A student-led product addressing how the applicant embodies the mission of the The Honors College. The product can take many forms based on the student’s area of study, including, but not limited to: a traditional written essay (around 500 words), a multimedia presentation, or a theatrical/artistic performance.
• A letter of recommendation that can speak to how the applicant embodies the mission of The Honors College.