Honors Program Application
Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________
Phone: (
State: __________________
) _ __-________________________
Zip Code: __________________________
Tech ID (If known) __________________________
E-mail Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
Ethnic Origin (Optional): ❒ American Indian/Alaska Native
❒ Asian
❒ Black/African American
❒ Hispanic/Latino ❒ Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
❒ White
❒ Unknown
High School Info
Name: __________________________________ City: ___________________ State: _____ Zip: _________
Counselor’s Name: __________________________________________
Graduation Year: ______________
Please see next page to complete application.
Prospective applicants must be admitted to Minnesota State Mankato prior to being considered for the Honors
Program. If a student’s class rank and/or ACT scores improve, it is the student’s responsibility to provide this updated
information to the Office of Admissions. Current students must submit a copy of their academic record to the Honors
Program with their applications. Honors Program admission criteria are based on a variety of areas. No predetermined
test score or class rank guarantees or precludes admission. The selection committee considers the applicant’s
demonstrated academic excellence as well as character traits such as perseverance, inquisitiveness, and hard work.
Return this application and the two recommendation forms by e-mail to honors@mnsu.edu or by mail to
Honors Program, Minnesota State University, Mankato, 265 Morris Hall, Mankato, MN 56001, Fax: 507-389-5974.
Please type your responses on a separate sheet of paper.
1. If you have chosen an academic major, please list, or indicate that you are undecided.
2. Name of teacher(s) and/or counselor(s) providing recommendations.
3. List any Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) coursework, Advanced Placement (AP) and International
Baccalaureate (IB) examinations you plan to take or have taken. If you have participated in one of these and have your
score or grade, please list this.
4. List any classical or modern languages you have studied and how long you have studied them. Include languages other
than English that you speak in your home.
5. List school activities in which you have participated. For each activity, indicate the years you participated and any
leadership positions you held.
6. List community activities in which you have participated.
7. List your leadership positions and describe responsibilities you have assumed.
8. List special honors you have received.
9. List any work experience. Describe the type of work. Describe the skills you have developed.
10. Please list all organizations of which you are a member (i.e. Boys & Girls Club, Tree House, etc.).
11. Please list the information for all parents/step-parents who are Minnesota State, Mankato graduates.
Parent’s Name: ____________________________ Maiden Name: _____________________________________
Parent’s Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Parent’s Telephone #: (____) _____-___________ MSU, Mankato Graduation Year: _________
Essay Questions:
E1. Please write an essay (no more than two pages) evaluating a significant leadership experience or achievement that has
special meaning to you. Please also discuss your educational plans and aspirations and how Minnesota State, Mankato
fits into your plans.
E2. In your opinion, what is the most pressing issue facing our world today? Compose a one page essay that explains a
global challenge and how your university studies might enable you to contribute to a potential solution.
A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. Minnesota State Mankato is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
University. This document is available in alternative format to individuals with disabilities by calling the Honors Program at 507-389-5191.