Honors Program Admission Information
Eligibility
Incoming Freshmen
To be eligible for the Honors Program new students must…
- Complete the online application
- Submit a 250-500 word essay (see the application for the question prompt)
- Submit a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher
- Agree to spend at least one academic year (Fall and Spring semesters) in the Honors Program
- Meet the following recommended minimum scores:
- 3.5 GPA
- Composite ACT score of 25 or SAT total score of 1150
Current and Transfer Students
To be eligible for the Honors Program current and transfer students must…
- Have at least a 3.5 GPA for 12+ credits at 100 level or above
- Not require any transitional or developmental courses such as Math 101
- Complete the online application
- Submit a 250-500 word essay
- Provide contact information for current instructors
- Agree to spend at least one academic year in the Honors Program
Application Deadlines
For Spring 2025 Entry
Final Deadline: January 15, 2025
For Fall 2025 Entry
Final Deadline: August 29, 2025
Application Instructions
Before applying to the Honors Program, you must first apply to SMC. After you receive your acceptance letter you can apply to the Honors Program by clicking the Apply to the Honors Program button below and using the student ID assigned on your acceptance letter. Your essay and letter of recommendation can be uploaded when you complete the application. SMC must also have your transcripts (and SAT or ACT scores for incoming freshmen) on file before your Honors application can be evaluated.