Applications for Current UW Students

To Apply

Are you a UW student interested in joining the Honors College? We encourage strong and motivated students to apply. The Honors College offers opportunities to enrich your major, gain independent research experience, and build meaningful connections throughout your time at UW. Just follow the steps below to apply and become part of our vibrant community.

For acceptance in the Honors College please complete the following two bulleted components. Applications with missing materials may not be considered. This is a rolling admissions process. 

You will be notified of your admissions status once your application has been reviewed. Some students will be eligible for a first-year waiver.  Until then, explore our minor and major degrees in interdisciplinary inquiry to better prepare you to join our community.

Degree Plans

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GPA Requirement

A GPA of 3.25 is the minimum required.

Credit Hours Requirement

Completion of 30+ post-high school credit hours.

Coursework Requirement

Completion of the COM1 and COM2 General Education courses.

First-Year Waiver and Degree Requirements

For students who qualify for a first-year waiver and plan to pursue the Honors minor, the Honors College curriculum includes:

  • one Global Perspectives Honors seminar
  • two upper-division Honors seminars
  • the senior capstone project
  • the Advanced Honors SOAR Badge

Students pursuing the Honors major follow an expanded degree plan that includes additional requirements. If you have questions about graduating with Honors, please email honorsadvising@uwyo.edu.

Advising Team

 

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Not a current UW student?

Are you a first-time, incoming Freshman or new incoming Transfer Student?  Please apply to the Honors College through the Freshman/Transfer Student Application. Are you a current high school student interested in taking Honors courses as a high school guest? Check out how to take Honors courses as a High School Guest.