How to Join Honors

How to Join Honors

Automatic admission: 

New Freshmen with 3.5+ High School GPA and 28 ACT are auto-admitted to the Honors College 

Transfer admission: 

Students with a 3.25  cumulative college GPA and 18 hours of concurrent credit + a letter of recommendation from a professor or academic advisor can apply for admission to the Honors College 

Secondary admission: 

Current A-State student with a 3.25 cumulative GPA and 18 hours of credit at A-State can apply for admission to the Honors College 

Appeal Process: 

New Freshman with 3.5+ High School GPA, and compelling resume, lacking 28 ACT superscore. Can apply for admission to the Honors College with resume, brief essay, and letter of recommendation.   

Application is reviewed for consideration. Preference given for demonstration of college-level rigor.