Touchstone Honors Program Application
Texas Woman’s University
To apply for admission to the TWU Touchstone Program, candidates must complete this form
and will need to
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have been admitted to or have applied for admission to TWU,
have copies of transcripts on file with TWU,
meet eligibility requirements as outlined below.
The program seeks motivated and talented students from a wide variety of backgrounds and
majors. Candidates should generally have earned a minimum cumulative college grade
point average of 3.30 and have completed between 15-60 hours of college credits, excluding
AP or other credit by examination.
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Personal Information
Last Name:______________________ First & Middle:_______________________
Student ID Number:___________________ Date of Birth:_________________
Permanent Address:____________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:_______________________ Home Phone:(___)_________________
E-mail Address:_______________________ Cell Phone:(___)_________________
I wish to enter the program in the: (check one)  Fall
 Spring  Summer of 20___.
Are you a: (check one)
 current student  transfer student
What is your intended major?
______________________
 undecided
Are you a member of an honors program at your current school?  Yes  No
How did you find out about the Touchstone Program at Texas Woman’s University?
 counselor
 former student
 friend
 teacher
 website
 recruiter
 high school counselor
 other, please specify _____________________________
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References
Please provide the information requested below for two instructors/coaches/mentors familiar
with your abilities who may be contacted on your behalf.
1. Name:__________________________________ Phone:___________________
Position:__________________________________________________________
School and Address:________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:____________________________________________________
2. Name:__________________________________ Phone:___________________
Position:__________________________________________________________
School and Address:________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:____________________________________________________
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Activities
This section of the application is meant to help us get a better idea of what your interests are.
Please recognize that it is not about quantity but about what means the most to you.
A. List high school and early college academic accomplishments (honor societies, debate,
National Merit, etc).
B. List the 3-5 most important high school (or college)/extracurricular
activities/involvements and why they are important to you (recitals, sports, student
organizations, etc).
C. Describe your most rewarding volunteer/community service/major-related job
experience(s).
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Extended Response
Answer the following questions in approximately 100-150 words each.
A. What is your favorite class you have taken so far (may be from high school or college)?
Why is it your favorite, and how did if affect you personally?
B. List and explain what you perceive to be the most important qualities for a leader to
possess. What person or experience(s) led you to decide on these qualities as the
essentials?
C. What value is there to be gained from exploring and learning about a culture that is not
like your own? Give a personal example.
Please complete the following and mail this form to the Honors Program Office:
Or Email to:
Or Fax to:
Attn: Dr. Guy Litton
Honors Program Office
P.O. Box 425678
Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TX 76204
Honors@twu.edu
(940) 898-2835
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For office use only.
CGPA: _____________
Credits: ________