Admission

The Honors College accepts applications from incoming freshmen, as well as from both transfer students and current OU students who have earned 15+ credit hours with a GPA of at least 3.4. Admission is based on a combination of demonstrated academic success (GPA, test scores) and the ability to write a focused, well-organized, college-appropriate essay.

The Honors College reviews applications year-round. Applications may require up to 6 weeks for processing from the time of submission. Students who are not accepted, but who receive a letter of deferral, are eligible to apply again.

Admission for Incoming Freshmen

Four minimum requirements:

You have already been admitted to the University of Oklahoma.
Official test scores: an ACT Composite of 30+, or SAT Reading & Math of 1360+, or an International Baccalaureate score of 40+. Superscores are considered. Students with lower scores may be considered by including a letter of academic recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor.
An unweighted high school GPA of 3.75+, or you rank in the top 10% of your graduating class.
Completion of an essay that responds to a prompt on our application.

Admission for Current OU Students

Students currently enrolled at the University of Oklahoma are eligible to apply with:

15+ credit hours earned with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.4
And completion of an essay that responds to a prompt on our application

Admission for Incoming Transfer Students

Students entering the University of Oklahoma from another university are eligible to apply with:

15+ credit hours earned with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.4
And completion of an essay that responds to a prompt on our application

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