THE HONORS PROGRAM Application for Admission Student (Full Name): Expected Graduation Date: Local Address: Local Phone: Cell Phone: Major or Area of Interest: Overall GPA (3.3 minimum): Major GPA (3.5 minimum): Academic Advisor: Honors Program Sponsor (if different from advisor) 1. Describe any relevant activities, outside of normal course work, which have prepared you for the Honors Program: 2. [Note: Beginning in Spring 2017, the Honors Committee will recommend that students take a minimum of 1-2 “H” designation courses to be considered for admission into the program.] Have you previously taken, or are you currently enrolled in, any “H” courses? Give an account of such courses below. If you have not taken any “H” courses, explain why not: 1 3. Please write a 2-3 page essay explain why you want to join the Honors Program. In this essay you should explain why you want to pursue independent work in an interdisciplinary program with close collaboration and supervision with individual faculty members. Student (print) Signature Date 4. To be completed by the applicant’s Honors Program Sponsor. How long have you known the applicant? In what capacity have you known the applicant? Have you read the applicant’s admission essay? Why should the applicant be accepted to the Honors Program? Honors Sponsor (print) Signature 2 Date