Application Form

Recommendation Form

The general criteria for admission to the Honors Program are:

• A minimum GPA of 3.5 each semester
    
• Submitting an application form with an accompanying essay/project (see below)
    
• One letter of support from professor/academic adviser/campus pastor familiar with your record
    
• An ACT score of 25 or higher for incoming freshmen interested in participating in the program will be able to enroll in Honors courses. An ACT score of 25 or higher is not required for students interested in participating in the program who have completed at least one year of college and have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.5 each semester or have petitioned the Research and Scholarship Committee for an exception to the GPA requirement.

Students who have notable extracurricular experience and/or leadership activities and who, for whatever reason, do not quite achieve the GPA and ACT cutoffs are still encouraged to apply. All components of the application are used to reach a final decision.

1. Fill out this application form. You may submit the form electronically to ankelly@dwu.edu.
     
2. Using your thought, imagination and creativity, provide a one-page (8 ½ x 11) supplement to your application form. You are free to put anything on this page that you feel expresses your desire and ability to be a part of an honors program. Rather than sending three-dimensional objects, you may send your supplement as an electronic file (e.g., digital photo, essay, etc.). Be sure your name is clearly indicated on all your materials. Please note that these materials will not be returned.
     
3. Request that one letter of support be submitted by an individual from your school or by someone who can attest to your qualifications for admittance to the Honors Program. Click here or above for a form for the letter. Note that we are asking specifically about their evaluation of you as a potential honors student and that their letter should be focused on this issue. Be sure that the letter is sent to ankelly@dwu.edu.

We will notify you of a decision as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail Dr. Anne Kelly at ankelly@dwu.edu or call (605) 995-2961.