Applying to the Honors Program
The University Honors Program is looking for motivated students who thrive in an atmosphere of creative learning and intellectual exploration. High school applicants should have a 3.5 GPA and either be in the top 10 percent of their graduating class or have scored a minimum ACT of 27 (composite) or SAT of 1170 (critical reading and math). Students already enrolled at the University of Northern Colorado or those transferring from another college or university need a minimu
m GPA of 3.25.
In applying to the University Honors Program, students must submit the following documents:
- University Honors Program Application
- Letter of Introduction
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Official High School and/or College Transcripts
Prospective students may request that the application, forms for the letters of recommendation, and complete instructions on applying be sent to them by contacting the Honors Program office at (970) 351-2940 or by e-mailing the program at honors@unco.edu. The forms and instructions are also available on the Forms and Documents page on this Web site.