Eligibility and Admission Requirements: The selection process for acceptence into the Honors College is very competitive and students' applications undergo a thorough review. The sooner the application is submitted, the greater the chances are the applicant to be admitted to the college. First-time freshman applicants must meet or exceed the following standards:
* A completed Honors College application
* One-page typed biography/academic resume
* 3(total) letters of recommendation preferably from English, Math, Science instructors.
* Original one page essay on "How you feel the Honors Studies will Increase the Values of Your Undergraduate Education"
*Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and/ or American College Test (ACT) scores.
* A or B+ average.
* 4 units of English.
* 2 units of Natural Science.
* 2 units of Social Studies.
* 3 units of Mathematics (Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry and/ or comparable sequence)
* Leadership position held.
* Special honors received.
Because the Honors College is commited to developing the next generation of leaders, strong consideration will also be given to students with demonstrarted leadership ability, diverse community and extracurricular activities. Students desiring to enter the Honors College should first make application for admission to the University. This can be done online at:
www.em.tsu.edu