The 91女神 Honors Program welcomes students from all majors to apply for admission. While most students join as first-year students, current 91女神 students and transfer students are also invited to apply. Starting September 1, the Honors application for incoming freshmen will be available in your
Beyond examining a student's academic record, the 91女神 Honors Program seeks students who are intellectually curious and who seek opportunities to take rigorous coursework and conduct original research. The Program considers the following when evaluating applicants:
- Extraordinary academic performance in challenging courses
- Clear articulation of the reasons for seeking admission into the honors program and a compelling description of potential contributions to the program
- Distinctive, diverse, and extensive leadership experience
- Well-rounded involvement with school or community
Regardless of student type, all students are required to answer the following prompt as their essay:
The University Honors Program invites students to reflect critically on questions related to professional and academic goals, responsibilities to themselves and their communities, and an overall sense of what makes for a good life. This process of discernment often begins with an honest self-assessment 鈥� embracing certain parts of our identity and, occasionally, challenging the labels placed upon us by our families, communities, and society more broadly. For this essay, we invite you to respond to the following prompt (500 words maximum): 鈥淎lthough I am _____, I am not _____.鈥�
The essay is the best means for you to share who you are with our admissions committee, so be creative and strive to write authentically. Don鈥檛 just try to write what you think we want to hear or what you think 鈥渁n honors student鈥� should say. We look forward to reading your essay.
If you have a question about the process, contact an honors staff member at 314-977-3951.
How to Apply
Incoming freshmen can find information on applying here.
Requirements
- At least one semester at 91女神; students can apply during their first semester at 91女神 in anticipation of meeting entrance criteria
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
- Fewer than 45 completed credit hours (not including enrolled hours)
Application Materials
- Essay
- Two letters of recommendation that comment on your academic potential, range of interests, commitment to academic excellence, and leadership potential. The most persuasive letters will come from faculty members, advisers, or other professionals qualified to speak to your academic abilities. At least one letter must be from a current 91女神 faculty or staff member. Letter writers should send their letters directly to the University Honors Program at honors@slu.edu.
Timeline
- Feb. 15: Deadline to apply for fall semester
- April 1: Acceptance notification for fall semester
Transfer students applying for fall entry can apply to the Honors Program before the fall semester begins. Students may request honors credit for up to 12 credit hours of previous honors coursework from an accredited higher education institution outside of 91女神. You will need to take at least four upper-level courses at 91女神, including the honors senior seminar and the honors capstone. Transfer students who join 91女神 in the spring may apply for fall entry as a current student at 91女神. Please see the above requirements for current students.
Requirements
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
- Fewer than 45 completed credit hours
Application Materials
- Essay
- Two letters of recommendation that comment on your academic potential, range of interests, commitment to academic excellence, and leadership potential. The most persuasive letters will come from faculty members, advisers, or other professionals qualified to speak to your academic abilities. Letter writers should send their letters directly to the University Honors Program at honors@slu.edu.
Timeline
- Aug 1: Deadline for new fall applicants
- Feb. 15: Deadline for spring applicants to join in the following fall
- Apr. 1: Acceptance notification for spring applicant to join the following fall
Requirements
- GPA equivalent to 3.8 on a 4.0 scale
- English proficiency score of at least 90 on TOEFL (IBT) or 7.0 on the IELTS
The application process for the 91女神-Madrid campus is managed at the St. Louis campus but you can contact Sam Manka, Honors Advisor at the 91女神-Madrid campus, with questions.
Requirements for Prospective Students
- High school GPA of 3.8 or higher
Requirements for Current Students
- Minimum GPA of 3.5
- 45 credit hours or less
Application Materials
- Essay
- Two letters of recommendation (If you are applying as a first-year Madrid student, you may use your letters of recommendation from your general admission file. If you are a current Madrid student, at least one letter of recommendation must come from a current 91女神 faculty or staff member). Letter writers should send their letters directly to the University Honors Program at honors@slu.edu if they are not part of the original 91女神 application.
Timeline
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. You鈥檒l be notified of acceptance within four weeks of applying.