HONORS ORIENTATION HOW-TO GUIDE!
First Time Freshmen
Students should first apply and be admitted to UAH. See Admissions & Aid for complete information.
UAH Honors recognizes the difficulties students face in taking standardized tests such as the ACT and SAT. Accordingly, we have a test-optional policy for Honors admission. We will still consider test scores if submitted, but we want to stress that test scores are not required for admission into Honors this year.
Contact the Honors office if you have any questions at honorsapps@uah.edu.
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While test scores are not required this year, the middle 50% of ACT scores among students accepted to the UAH Honors College ranged between 26 and 34 (SAT 1260 - 1540).
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The average high school GPA of current Honors Students is 4.2.
- There is no application fee.
First-Time Freshmen Admission Protocol
Students must first be admitted to the University to be eligible for admission to the Honors College. The Honors College offers two pathways for first-time freshmen: automatic admission and admission through holistic review.
Automatic Admission
First-time freshmen admitted to UAH who have earned a minimum high school grade point average of 3.75 and an ACT composite score of 30 or higher shall be admitted automatically to the Honors College without a separate Honors College application.
Admission by Holistic Review
Students who do not meet the criteria for automatic admission may apply to the Honors College through a holistic review process.
Admission through holistic review is at the discretion of the Dean of the Honors College. The Dean may consider the following factors:
- The student's high school academic record, including grade point average and academic rigor.
- The quality of the student's application essays.
- The student's involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership, service, or other significant experiences.
- ACT or SAT scores, if submitted.
- The student's creative portfolio, performance abilities, or other evidence of exceptional promise.
- A personal interview, if deemed necessary.
Applicants should ordinarily have a minimum high school GPA of 3.5. However, students who do not meet this guideline may be admitted when other qualifications demonstrate strong potential for success in the Honors College.
Applications for admission through holistic review will be accepted according to deadlines published on the Honors College website.
First-time Freshman Application Form
Current UAH Students or Students Transferring to UAH
Any current UAH student or transfer student with at least a 3.25 GPA is invited to join the Honors College. If you don't meet that requirement, you may still apply by showing other qualifications. You are encouraged to apply using the link below.
- Admission to Honors requires an application and is not automatic. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Admission is based upon a holistic review of candidates.
- Any current UAH student or transfer student with at least a 3.25 GPA is invited to join the Honors College. If you don't meet that requirement, you may still apply by showing other qualifications.
- Transfer students who have earned a 3.25 grade point average at an accredited college or university are also invited to join the Honors College. If you don't meet that guideline, you may still apply and we will make an individual assessment. In most cases, you can transfer Honors credit earned at another institution to be used as Honors credits at UAH.
- There is no application fee.
Requirements for the full Honors Diploma are the same for transfer students and for enrolled students entering the college for the first time. The Honors Office will work with you to develop a plan to complete 24 Honors credit hours. If it's not possible to complete the full Honors College diploma, you may be interested in pursuing the Certificate for Completion of the Upper-Level Requirements.
Contact honorsapps@uah.edu for questions and submission of the application.