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University Honors Program - 
Freshmen Applicants

The University Honors Program offers freshmen an academically enriching experience, while at California State University, Fullerton. Students join a community of other high achieving students and have the opportunity to benefit from smaller classes, priority registration, and the support of staff and a Center committed to their success.

Admission Criteria

	Achieve a 3.5 grade point average in college preparatory course work in grades 10, 11 and the first semester of your senior year in high school.
	Complete a written application*, including two essays, for the Honors Program.
	Provide two letters of reference.
	Include a copy of your high school transcript with your application (unofficial transcript is acceptable)
	Are committed to academic excellence, creativity, and critical thinking.

Curriculum

Year One - 6 units
	Required one-year seminar fulfilling Critical Thinking and Oral Communications general education requirements

Year Two - 6 units
	Required one-year seminar fulfilling either American History, Institutions, and Values or World Civilization general education requirements
Year Three - 6 units
	Required honors colloquium 2 units
	Honors seminar fulfilling an upper-division general education requirement 3 units
Year Four - 6 units
	Required honors colloquium 2 units
	Required senior honors project 5 units
Optional
	Independent study/research 3 units
	Study abroad 3-6 units

Maintaining Eligibility / Expectations

To maintain eligibility, students must abide by the following expectations:

	Year 1: Complete a minimum of six Honors units and earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
	Year 2: Complete a minimum of six Honors units and earn a cumulative GPA of 3.3. Students must also attend the mandatory Sophomore Retreat scheduled in May
	Year 3: complete a minimum of five honors units including Honors 300A/B and earn a cumulative GPA consistent with academic expectations. Students must also participate in mandatory colloquium activities.
	Year 4: Complete a minimum of seven Honors units including Honors 300A/B and 497 and earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5. students must also participate in mandatory colloquium activates.

Ongoing expectations:

	Continuous enrollment in Honors Courses each semester
	Initiate communication with the directors regarding any challenges or circumstances that prevent students from complying with expectations.

Failure to comply with eligibility requirements/expectations may result in loss of privileges and/or dismissal from the program

For details on the honors curriculum see the listing of Honors Courses and Course of Study. Click here for a printable application form*. 

Applications are due on February 28 for fall admission to the program. For priority consideration, please submit all materials by January 30.

Please note: Students must submit a separate application for the President’s Scholars Program. Click here for more information on the President's Scholars Program.

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