Admissions Process

The Honors Program admits talented and dedicated students who are looking for an enriched Honors education, who are academically high-achieving, who express an interest in problems and questions out of their major, and who show a potential for undergraduate research. As part of its process, the Admissions Office sends invitations to admitted students whom they believe best reflect the values of the Honors Program.

Students may also apply for admission to the Program during the second semester of their first year or first semester of their sophomore year. A minimum GPA of 3.500 is required for admission. Final approval of a student’s application must be granted by the Honors Council. The Director and Honors Council will evaluate requests on an ongoing basis. Questions regarding applying should be emailed to the Honors Program Director.

The requirements for admission are as follows:

• Honors Program Application
  • Students should submit the Honors Program Application, which includes a statement explaining why they are interested in the Honors Program and why they would be a good fit for the Honors community. New applicants should review the Honors Program section of the Marist website to gain a better understanding of the program’s values and requirements.
     
• Academic Advisor Recommendation for Acceptance into the Honors Program
  • Students must review their application with their academic advisor to ensure the 18-credit Honors Program requirements fit into their four-year plan. Following this discussion, the academic advisor will complete a recommendation for the student’s acceptance into the Honors Program. Please note that students who did not take an Honors First Year Seminar or Honors Writing for College are required to take additional Honors seminars to make up those credits.

Transfer students who were enrolled in an honors program at their previous institution may apply by presenting a letter of application, a letter of support from a faculty member at their previous institution, and a complete transcript indicating the honors courses taken. In addition, individual students will interview with the Director of Honors to assess their academic standing and to determine if any of the Marist Honors seminars have been satisfied by those taken at the previous institution.