Admission

The Honors College accepts applications from incoming freshmen as well as from both transfer students and current OU students. To be eligible, current OU and transfer students must have at least 15 credits of graded college-level coursework taken after completion of high school with a GPA of at least 3.4. Acceptance is based on a combination of demonstrated academic success and the ability to write a focused, well-organized, college-appropriate essay.

The Honors College reviews applications year-round. Applications may require up to 4 weeks for processing from the time of submission. Students who are not accepted, but who receive a notice of deferral, are eligible to apply again.

Honors College Acceptance for Incoming Freshmen

Minimum requirements:

Admitted to the University of Oklahoma.
A high school GPA of at least a 3.75, or rank in the top 10% of graduating class.
An ACT Composite of at least 30, or SAT Reading & Math of at least 1360.
- Self-reported scores and superscores are considered; verified test scores must be received by OU by June 30 and prior to course enrollment at New Sooner Orientation.
Completion of an essay responding to a prompt on the Honors College application.
A holistic review process is used for other applicants with at least a 3.75 GPA who do not meet the minimum test scores listed above, including Test-Optional applicants. Test-optional applicants may be considered if they have pursued the most rigorous curricula possible, such as multiple AP, IB and/or concurrent enrollment/dual credit courses.

APPLY TO HONORS AS AN INCOMING FRESHMAN

Incoming Freshman Deadlines for the Honors College

January 15 - Medical Humanities Scholars Program Application Deadline*
January 15 - Pre-Law Scholars Program Application Deadline*
February 1 - Priority Honors College Application Deadline
July 31 – Final Honors College Application Deadline

*The Medical Humanities Scholars and Pre-Law Scholars Programs do not consider test-optional applications as ACT/SAT test scores are required for program eligibility.

Admission for Current OU Students

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

15+ credit hours earned, after high school, 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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Apply to Honors as a Current OU Student

Admission for Incoming Transfer Students

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

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

Learn more about the Honors College Program

Apply to Honors as Incoming Transfer