Current App State Student Application for Admission

Application Requirements & Instructions

In order to apply to the Honors College, current ASU students MUST have attended an Applicant Orientation in the semester prior to the one for which they are applying to be admitted.

A complete application, includes the following:

Submission of complete online application materials:
- Applicant information.
- A short (maximum 2,500 characters) essay describing how participation in The Honors College will help the student achieve their personal, professional, and intellectual goals; this includes a description of a potential Honors Thesis project (e.g., creative or research).
- Two letters of recommendation from faculty members the student has had at ASU.
- Student's ASU transcript. {Note: The Honors College can access within the university's electronic system the current, on file, ASU transcript of all Current ASU Student Applicants. These will automatically be reviewed as part of all complete applications after the application deadline. Therefore the current/latest full semester grade report will be considered for the application in addition to any previous transcripts on file with ASU.}

About the Online Application

Only complete applications will be considered.
The application can be "saved" as partially-complete, then logged into at a later time for completion and submission.
Applicants must submit the email addresses of two faculty instructors from classes they have taken at ASU from whom they are requesting letters of recommendation. These letters of recommendation must be submitted by the application deadline in order for the application to be complete. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that recommenders have sent in their letters by the deadline.
After the student has submitted the application, they will receive confirmation including a copy of the application (not recommendation letters) via e-mail.
Contact honors@appstate.edu (link sends e-mail) with any questions or problems with this application.
No applications or revisions will be accepted after the deadline, so please start early and resolve any technical issues before the deadline.

Request Faculty Recommendations here!

Please click here to provide the e-mail addresses of your recommenders. Instructions for providing a recommendation will be sent to the two faculty e-mail addresses you provide.

Application Information

Name

Last Name: *

First Name: *

Middle Name:

ASU E-mail Address: *

Permanent Address: *

Phone: *

Intended Graduation: *

Select the semester/year you intend to graduate.

Major

Intended Major: *

Select the semester/year for which you are applying to be admitted.

Pre-Law: *

Yes

Are you intending to be Pre-law (regardless of major)?

Pre-Health *

Yes

Are you intending a Pre-health profession (regardless of major) including any of the following: Pre-medical, Pre-dental, Pre-veterinary, Pre-pharmacy, Pre-DPT, Pre-OT?

Essay *

Write an essay showing how participation in the Honors College will help you grow intellectually, personally, and professionally; how you will contribute to the Honors College community; and how you think researching and writing a culminating Honors thesis or creative project might change you (max. 500 words).

Acknowledgement and Certification *

Yes

You are applying to The Honors College with the goal of graduating with University Honors from Appalachian State University. The Honors College prides itself in accepting the most academically talented students and offers an enriching program to prepare them for a lifetime of achievement. By signing and submitting this application, you are making a commitment to the Honors College that: (a) You are seeking admission with the intent to complete the required Honors College curriculum and graduate with University Honors (b) You will remain enrolled at Appalachian State University and you do not intend to transfer to another institution, nor do you have any pending application(s) for admission to another institution(s). (c) Should you be accepted into the Honors College, you will meet with your Honors Academic Mentor as directed and enroll in Honors course(s) for the upcoming semester. This will likely involve changes to your class schedule. I acknowledge that I have read, understood and agree to the above statements. By checking this box, I certify that all information and materials submitted are complete, accurate and truthful. ________________________________

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