Requirements for Admission

Requirements for Admission into the University Honors Program

There are three manners in which an incoming ESU student or a current ESU student can be invited to join the program:

1. All incoming freshmen who possess a high school cumulative grade point average (GPA) of, at minimum, 3.8 on a 4.00 scale, or its equivalent, will automatically be sent an application to join the Honors Program.
   1. Incoming freshmen must apply to the Honors Program by by March 1st, meaning that applications for admission to ESU should be submitted before March 1st.
   2. The application for the Honors Program must be completed in full.
2. Transfer students who are enrolled in their current institution's honors program should email both Co-Directors, Dr. Marianne Cutler and Dr. Kristopher Weeks, for consideration. Emails must be received by March 1st. The Co-Directors will provide additional details and instructions regarding the application process. 
3. Any currently enrolled ESU student who possesses a GPA of at least 3.5 at the university and who has not yet begun his/her third semester of college may request to join the program by emailing both Co-Directors, Dr. Marianne Cutler and Dr. Kristopher Weeks. Availability is dependent on open slots.

Note 1: Under no conditions may a current ESU student join the program if they have already begun or will begin their third semester of college.

Note 2: The University Honors Program is an undergraduate program. ESU graduate students cannot be members of the program.

Note 3: The GPA requirements are inflexible. No exceptions can be made.

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