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Eligibility Requirements

Review Honors College eligibility details for prospective students of all backgrounds, including freshmen, transfer, and current SHSU students.
Students interested in joining the SHSU Honors College can review admissions requirements and application instructions.

Incoming Freshmen 

Incoming Freshmen are qualified to apply for Honors if they meet ONE of the following requirements:

  • 1270 SAT or
  • 27 ACT composite score or
  • Top 10% of graduating class or
  • 3.5 Unweighted GPA 
  • Will be enrolled full time in mostly face-to-face courses

Incoming SHSU freshmen can qualify for admission to the Honors College by having a 1270 SAT, 27 ACT, 3.5 unweighted GPA, or by graduating in the top 10%.

Transfer students can qualify to join the SHSU Honors College by having a 3.25 GPA and 4 long semesters remaining.

Transfer

Incoming transfer students are eligible for Honors if they meet the following requirements:

  • 3.25 cumulative GPA 
  • 4 long semesters remaining before graduation
  • Will be enrolled full time in mostly face-to-face courses

Current SHSU students 

Current SHSU students are eligible for Honors if they meet the following requirements:

  • 3.25 cumulative GPA
  • 4 long semesters remaining before graduation
  • Will be enrolled full time in mostly face-to-face courses

Current SHSU students can apply to Honors if they have a 3.25 GPA and 4 semesters left before graduation. Application documents will be waived for current SHSU students.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall March 1 - Scholarship priority July 1 - Final deadline
  • Spring November 1 - Scholarship priority December 1 - Final deadline

Application Materials 

Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students 

  • Honors Application
  • One recommendation form from a current teacher our professor. Our software will automatically send this to the reference you enter on your application 
  • A short (500-750 word) essay on how you live out one Honors Pillar (research, leadership, community service, or global scholarship)
  • A resume (highlight achievements, skills, community volunteerism, and research)
  • An unofficial transcript 

Current SHSU Students

  • Honors Application
  • All other documents are waived

Holistic Review 

If you feel that you are eligible to join, but your GPA or standardized test scores fall below the minimum requirements, you are still encouraged to apply. These are only a few of the many requirements considered during the selection process. To request a holistic review, please email our office for further information.