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Program Requirements

We tailor honors studies to each discipline, so requirements for honors coursework and the honors thesis vary from college to college. Before deciding if the Honors College is right for you, please review the honors program graduation requirements.

Visit Academics to view the requirements for each of the Honors College Programs.

 

Application Instructions for New Freshmen

New Freshman Students

Are you a high school senior? It’s a great time to apply to the Honors College! Once you’ve been admitted, you can sign up for honors orientation sessions and enjoy all the benefits we offer from day one on campus.

Questions?

Contact honors@uark.edu.

Two Steps to Apply:

  • Step 1: Apply to the University of Arkansas and Submit Official Transcripts and Test Scores
    You must complete this step before applying to the Honors College. We strongly recommend you apply for UA admission and submit transcripts and test scores by the university’s November 1 admission priority deadline.
  • Step 2: Apply to the Honors College
    Students who qualify for either of our application options will be able to apply to the Honors College through their New Student Center. Note: the New Freshman Application is not in Student Workday. 

Honors College Application Options for Fall 2027 Entry:

Students must have at least a 28 ACT composite score on a single exam (1310 SAT equivalent) AND the minimum high school GPA of 3.90.

Students who meet the Option #1 requirements will be invited to apply through their New Student Center after they have been admitted to the University of Arkansas. Students who complete the Option #1 application on their New Student Center will be admitted to the Honors College.

November 15 – Priority Application Deadline for Scholarships

  • Note: This is not a requirement for Option #1, but it is strongly encouraged

December 15 – Priority Application Deadline for Option #1

  • Option #1 honors admits who submit by this deadline will participate in priority housing selection in the spring
  • Students will also need to complete a housing contract by the end of February

May 15 – Final Application Deadline for Option #1

Students must have at least a 26 ACT composite score on a single exam (1240 SAT equivalent) AND the minimum high school GPA of 3.95 to be eligible for consideration.

Students will need to submit the UA Scholarship Application. Option #2 eligible students who are offered a four-year, renewable UA academic scholarship (not including the NRTA) will be invited to apply to the Honors College.*

November 15 – Priority Application Deadline for Scholarships

  • Scholarship decisions are released in late January; Honors College Option #2 application invitations will be sent to eligible students shortly thereafter.
  • Students who complete the Option #2 application through the New Student Center will be admitted to the Honors College

February 15 – Priority Application Deadline for Option #2

  • Option #2 honors admits who meet this deadline will participate in priority housing selection in the spring
  • Students will also need to complete a housing contract by the end of February

May 15 – Final Application Deadline for Option #2

* - The following renewable, four-year UA academic scholarships can qualify a student for Option #2: Leadership, Razorback Bridge, Honors College Academy, Advance Arkansas, Silas Hunt, Silas Hunt Distinguished, Chancellor's Community, and Chancellor's.

 

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Application Instructions for Current & Transfer Students

Current & Transfer Students

If you’re a freshman or sophomore on campus, it’s not too late to participate in the honors experience. You can sign up for honors seminars, benefit from advance registration and compete for grants. If you're transferring to the U of A, you need to be admitted to the university first before applying to honors. 

Questions?

Contact honors@uark.edu.

View honors entry requirements for each academic college

 

Steps to Apply:

  • Navigate to the Workday application. Note: this application is for current students not new freshman applicants. 
  • Enter “Create Request” into the search bar, and click on the blue link under Tasks and Reports.
  • Enter “Honors Program Application” as the Request Type.
  • Complete the form, and click the blue Submit button.
*FULBRIGHT STUDENTS: Fill out a second required form. Applications will not be considered until both forms are submitted. 

 

What's Next

  • After you apply
    Your information will be forwarded to the honors program in your academic college for review. If you are eligible, the honors program director or assistant honors program director in your college will admit you. Please allow up to two weeks for your application to be reviewed.