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How Do I Apply?
Students who have shown outstanding motivation, scholastic ability, and intellectual achievement in high school, in addition to extracurricular and community involvement, are encouraged to apply to the Honors College at Washington State University. The Honors College welcomes students from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds who are willing to take risks and want to engage in this special academic opportunity.
Acceptance into the Honors College is competitive, and spaces are limited. As a guideline, prospective students should consider that the (unofficial) average grade point average for the true freshmen of the Fall 2005 entering class was 3.89 with an average SAT of 1295.
The
early notification postmark deadline is December 1, 2005.
(For students who want to be among the first to
be notified about admission to the Honors College.)
The priority application postmark deadline is January
31, 2006.
(This is also the WSU priority application deadline.)
The
residual application postmark deadline is March 1, 2006.
(Applications will be considered on a space-available basis.)
Please Note:
• The Honors College does not require an extra application fee to apply or to participate.
• Your application to WSU must be in progress before you will be considered for the Honors College.
• You must also receive an offer of admission from WSU before final acceptance to the Honors College.
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Incoming Freshmen
Current WSU Students
Transfer Students
International Students
Honors
College Application Instructions
Instructions for Teacher Reference
Essay
Supplemental Information Form
Admissions Criteria
Contact Information
Incoming Freshmen:
High school students who apply
to Washington State University and also want to apply to the Honors
College should follow the Honors College Application Instructions.
Current
WSU Students:
Students
who are currently attending Washington State University and achieve a
grade point average of at least 3.5 their first semester are also encouraged
to apply. There is no need to complete another WSU application. Follow
steps 2, 3, and 4 of the Honors College Application Instructions.
Transfer
Students:
Transfer students who have achieved a grade point average of at least
3.5 in their college work should follow the Honors College Application
Instructions for incoming Freshmen.
International Students:
International students are admitted to the Honors College on an individual
basis. Interested students should contact the Honors College by phone:
(509) 335-4505, FAX: (509) 335-3784, or Email: honors@wsu.edu.
Honors College Application Instructions:
1) Complete the WSU application, including your personal statement.
IMPORTANT: On the WSU application, you need to mark the box which
indicates you are also applying to the Honors College.2) Teacher reference: Your packet must include one reference from a teacher who has taught you in an academic subject. If you are a high school student, the reference must be from a high school teacher. If you are a current WSU or transfer student, the reference must be from a college faculty member. Click here to download the Teacher Reference Form.
3) Honors essay: Type your name on the top of each page. In a 500-word essay that is double-spaced address the following. How do you envision your college career changing your life? If you were asked to write a profile of yourself for the media four years from now, what would you say about yourself?
4) Supplemental Information. Click here to download the Supplemental Information form, which will become part of your Honors College application.
Place all your items (2, 3, 4) in one envelope (except your application form and personal statement) and mail to:
University
Honors College
Washington State University
PO Box 642012
Pullman, WA 99164-2012
Address
for hand delivery:
Honors Hall, Room 130,
Washington State University, Pullman
Instructions for Teacher Reference
Click here to download the Teacher Reference Form. Give this form to a teacher who knows you well and has taught you in an academic subject, along with a business-size envelope. Please note: If you are a current WSU or transfer student, the reference must be from a college faculty member.
The Teacher Reference should either be placed in a sealed envelope and included in your application packet, or sent directly to the Honors College by your teacher to:
Honors
College
Washington State University
130 Honors Hall
PO Box 642012
Pullman WA 99164-2012
In addition to the “personal statement” you have written for your WSU application for admission, an Honors Essay is required. Type your name on the top of each page. In a 500-word essay that is double-spaced, address the following. How do you envision your college career changing your life? If you were asked to write a profile of yourself for the media four years from now, what would you say about yourself?
The Supplemental Information Form provides you with space to document awards you have received and activities in which you have been involved outside of the classroom. A reflective essay about your activities is also required. Click here to download this form, which will become part of your Honors College application.
The selection committee
will consider the following in making their decisions about admission
to the Honors College:
• Grade point average and SAT/ACT scores
• Essay responses
• Strength of high school curriculum
• Running Start credits, AP/IB programs, Honors courses
• Foreign Language skills at the intermediate level
• The letter of recommendation from one teacher (preferably English,
math, or science) who knows you well
• Overall motivation, organizational skills, and desire to challenge
yourself
Please note the following:
Your application to WSU must be completed and submitted before you will be considered for the Honors College.
You must receive an offer of admission from WSU before you can be offered admission to the Honors College.
Contact
Information:
Honors College
130 Honors Hall
PO Box 642012
Pullman WA 99164-2012
Phone: (509) 335-4505
FAX: (509) 335-3784
Email: honors@wsu.edu
Web: http://www.wsu.edu/honors
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