ENTERING FRESHMEN

To apply as a freshman, students should submit, in addition to their regular application materials, a 2-3 page sample of academic writing and two teacher recommendations. The academic writing sample should be the paper a student believes is her best example of college-level writing. Most students submit a paper they have already written for a class such as AP English, History or Government. Admission to the program is limited to approximately 30 students, and applications are considered throughout the year until the program fills. Therefore, it is to a student's advantage to apply for Honors at the same time as applying for admission or shortly thereafter.

Students are selected on the basis of class rank and scores on the SAT or ACT. They are also outstanding writers and are typically involved in academically oriented extracurricular activities such as debate, UIL competition, academic decathlon, literary magazine, science competition or literary magazine. Additional information for freshmen is available from the Undergraduate Admission Office:
Robyn Ross, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission, 448-8508; robynr@admin.stedwards.edu

CURRENT STUDENTS AND TRANSFER STUDENTS

Although most students come into the Honors Program as entering freshmen, the program accepts a limited number of other students. Students currently at SEU and students who are planning to transfer should contact the Director of the Honors Program, Barbara Filippidis so we can review your transcript to see whether it would be feasible for you to complete the program, taking no more than two honors courses per semester. Usually, it is not feasible for students with more than 45 hours to complete the program.

Applications are accepted throughout the year as room is available. Applications for the spring semester must be submitted no later than December 1 and applications for fall no later than July 1. Qualified applicants are accepted in the order in which they apply, so students are advised to apply as early as possible.

Acceptance to the program requires a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 and evidence that the candidate has strong writing and critical thinking skills. Application forms, with a list of required supporting documents, are available outside the Programs Office, HCH 216.

For additional information, call the Director of the Honors Program: Barbara Filippidis (512) 448-8558; barbaraf@admin.stedwards.edu. Or, call the University Programs Office at (512) 448-8720.