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Program Description

Students who complete the Honors requirements AND maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or greater will receive University Honors. See Honors College for more information.

Program Admissions Requirements

First-Year and Transfer Students: Students may apply to the Honors College within their general CommonApp or Beehive admissions application to the University of Utah. Students will be required to submit responses to additional writing prompts. Admission is competitive. Incoming first-year and transfer students may apply for Fall, Spring, or Summer term admission. For more information visit: https://www.honors.utah.edu/admissions/incoming-students-2-2/


Continuing Students: Current University of Utah students may apply to the Honors College at two distinct entry points.

  1. Following a successful first semester at the University, students apply to the Lower Division Pathway

  2. After completing 60 credits, students apply to the Upper Division Pathway

For more information or to apply visit: https://www.honors.utah.edu/admissions/currentstudents/

Upper Division & Transfer Students: Transfer credits are not accepted, but students who join Honors through the Upper Division or Transfer Pathway receive a 3 course reduction toward the required Honors coursework. For more information on the Upper Division and Transfer Pathways, please speak with Honors College Admissions.

Program Fee

$75 per Fall and Spring semesters