University of Georgia Honors Program
Transfer Application
IMPORTANT REQUIRED INFORMATION
 For which term are you applying for entrance into the Honors Program?  Fall
 Have you already applied for admission to the University of Georgia?  Yes
 Have you been admitted to the University of Georgia?  Yes
 Spring
 Summer
 No
 No
 In what academic year are you applying for entrance into the Honors Program?
Name and Identification
First
Middle
Last
UGA ID Number
Date of Birth
Preferred Name
*Your nine-digit UGA ID Number begins with 81 & was assigned shortly after completion of your UGA Admissions Application. It is available on the online status check at www.admissions.uga.edu
Contact Information
Permanent (Home) Address
City
State
Zip Code
Email Address
Telephone Number
Cell Number
Optional Biographical Information
Colleges and universities are asked by many entities to describe the racial/ethnic backgrounds and other biographical information of
our students and employees. In order to respond to these requests, we ask you to please answer the following optional questions.
Race / Ethnicity
(Check any that apply)
Gender
 Male
 American Indian or Alaska Native
 Asian
 Black / African American
 Hispanic/Latino
 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
 White (including Middle Eastern)
 Female
Native Is English your first language?
 Yes
 No
If “no,” please list your first language:
Academic Interest(s)
Major
Second Major (or Minor )
College(s) Attended
Current or Most Recent
Other College(s)
University of Georgia Honors Program ∙ Transfer Application ∙ 315 Moore College ∙ 108 Herty Drive ∙ Athens, GA 30602
Telephone: (706) 542-3240 ∙ Email: honors@uga.edu ∙ Website: http://honors.uga.edu
The University of Georgia Honors Program is committed to providing reasonable access and accommodations for people with disabilities upon request.
University of Georgia Honors Program
Transfer Application
Academic Plan
Students admitted to the Honors Program via the transfer application process are required to complete 9 Honors courses (including
a minimum of 3 upper division courses) in order to graduate with Honors distinction from the program. In the space provided below,
please indicate the courses that you plan to take in order to satisfy the requirements to graduate with Honors. For detailed
information on the Honors requirements and course offerings, please refer to the Honors website at
http://honorsapps.uga.edu/courses/. Students who have earned Honors credit in courses at their transfer institution may petition to
receive Honors credit upon acceptance into the University of Georgia Honors Program. Note: Your list is not binding.
Intended Honors courses: Your list must include at least three Honors courses at the 3000 level or higher
Using the space below, please share any additional information you feel might support your Honors Program application.
Essay
Please respond to the following prompt. Your response must be limited to no more than one page (double spaced, 12 point font,
half inch margins). Print and attach your response to your completed application.
If accepted how do you hope to benefit from The University of Georgia Honors Program and in what ways will you contribute to
The Program?
University of Georgia Honors Program ∙ Transfer Application ∙ 315 Moore College ∙ 108 Herty Drive ∙ Athens, GA 30602
Telephone: (706) 542-3240 ∙ Email: honors@uga.edu ∙ Website: http://honors.uga.edu
The University of Georgia Honors Program is committed to providing reasonable access and accommodations for people with disabilities upon request.
University of Georgia Honors Program
Transfer Application
Letter of Recommendation (limit one)
Please include the following letter of recommendation in an envelope sealed and signed by the recommender.
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One letter from a faculty member at your current institution. The letter should reflect your academic abilities and provide
insight into ways you can contribute to the Honors Program.
Transcripts
Please include transcript(s) from your current institution and all other post-secondary institution that you have attended. Official
transcript(s) are preferred but not required when applying to the University of Georgia Honors Program.
Application Validation
This application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. The thoughts and words expressed are my own. Any failure to comply with
the best principles of academic integrity will result in my disqualification as a candidate for the University of Georgia Honors
Program.
Applicant’s Signature:
Date:
(Electronic signature: By typing your signature on the line above you acknowledge your understanding of the above statement.)
Checklist
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Complete Honors Program application
Essay
Faculty letter of recommendation (limit one)
Updated transcript(s)
Application validation (applicant signature)
All required materials should arrive under one cover to the University of Georgia Honors Program. Materials must be received no
later than 5:00 PM on the day of the deadline for consideration. Deadlines that fall on a weekend will be extended to the
following business day. You will receive email confirmation once your completed application is received. Any applications
received after the deadline will not be considered. Students currently enrolled in courses at another institution are eligible for
preliminary decisions contingent on final course grades for the current semester. An updated transcript is required before UGA
courses begin. Completed applications received in accordance with the deadline will be reviewed. Meeting eligibility standards
does not guarantee acceptance into the University of Georgia Honors Program.
Hand Deliver or Mail to:
The University of Georgia Honors Program
Transfer Application
315 Moore College
108 Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602
Application decision notifications will be sent to all applicants via their UGA email accounts. Final notification may take place as
late as one week prior to the start of each semester.
All accepted transfer students are required to complete and submit an enrollment form to the Honors Program in order to reserve
their place in the program. Enrollment form deadlines will be included in the student’s acceptance notification. Deadlines that fall
on a weekend will be extended to the following business day. Failure to submit an enrollment form by the deadline will result in
forfeiture of the student’s position in the program.
All transfer students accepted into the University of Georgia Honors Program are required to enroll in and successfully complete
HONS 1000H: Introduction to Honors seminar. Failure to enroll in and successfully complete the HONS 1000H course during the
semester following acceptance into the Honors Program will result in dismissal from the program.
University of Georgia Honors Program ∙ Transfer Application ∙ 315 Moore College ∙ 108 Herty Drive ∙ Athens, GA 30602
Telephone: (706) 542-3240 ∙ Email: honors@uga.edu ∙ Website: http://honors.uga.edu
The University of Georgia Honors Program is committed to providing reasonable access and accommodations for people with disabilities upon request.