Honors Application

Thank you for your interest in enrolling in The University Honors Program at Southern Polytechnic State University. A PDF version of the admissions application is available below. Please take the following steps to ensure that your application is complete:

1. Submit your admissions application to Southern Polytechnic State University before you submit your Honors application. SPSU will send you a student ID number with your acceptance material. Include it on your application.

2. Completely and accurately fill out the application form. The application will be used for admission and scholarship purposes. Applications to be considered for scholarship are due by February 16, 2009. Early application to the program will also help us ensure Honors on-campus housing.

We will take applications from all students through April 27, 2009. The Honors Program will only consider applications after this deadline for individuals who meet guaranteed admission criteria. False statements or omission of pertinent information will be considered cause for denial or retraction of admission into the Honors Program.

3. Mail your Honors application to

Dr. Nancy Reichert, Director
D103, The University Honors Program
Southern Polytechnic State University
1100 S. Marietta Pkwy
Marietta, GA 30060

Upon receipt of your application, we will send you confirmation that we have received your application. We will send letters of acceptance within the month in most cases.

Applicants will be guaranteed admission to the Honors Program if they meet any of the following criteria:

•  Incoming freshmen, who have 0 credit hours of college work, have at least a 1200 SAT score or ACT equivalent and at least a 3.5 high school GPA.

•  Students with up to 29 semester hours of college work who have at least a 1200 SAT score or ACT equivalent and at least a 3.5 high school and college GPA.

•  Students with 30 or more semester hours of college work who have at least a 3.5 college GPA

Incoming International freshmen will be guaranteed admission to the Honors Program if they meet the following criteria:

• A TOEFL score of 590
• An overall 3.5 GPA (or equivalent) in their high school program
• A 3.5 average (or equivalent) in the math courses, including at least one course at the level of introductory calculus.

Students who do not strictly meet these guidelines, but who have other achievements that show promise of academic excellence are encouraged to apply. We may call for references.

If you have questions concerning the program, visit the program's website < www.spsu.edu/honors/ > or contact Dr. Nancy Reichert at 678-915-3928. You may also e-mail the program < honors@spsu.edu >.

It is the policy of Southern Polytechnic State University that no person shall be denied admission on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, or marital status. The policy of non-discrimination shall also apply to otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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Honors Application