Honors Admission Forms

For quick access to important deadlines, check out the Honors Application Timeline.

Admission Forms Based on Year of Application

Incoming First-Years

As a first-year undergraduate applicant to UConn Storrs, UConn Hartford, UConn Stamford, or UConn Waterbury, you will automatically be considered for admission to the Honors Program. There is no separate Honors application for incoming first-years. Honors Program admission is based on a holistic review of your UConn application. The following may be considered:

  • 16 Honors GPS students all wearing the same blue Honors t-shirt and masks during the pandemic, standing together in a classroom.Academic performance including:
    • High school class rank (if available)
    • High school grade point average
    • Rigor of high school academic program
  • SAT/ACT scores (optional*)
  • Leadership in co-/extra-curricular activities
  • Diversity in geography, interests, and talents

*Test optional: We understand that one test may not accurately describe your potential as a UConn Honors student. First-year applicants to UConn (through Fall 2026) will have the choice on whether or not they submit standardized test results. Admission consideration will not be affected if a standardized test score is not provided.

To find more information about Honors first-year admissions you can go to our Honors Admissions webpage. Three students sitting on the lawn near an academic building, wearing masks during the pandemic.

     

    Applying as a Rising Sophomore

    Minimum Criteria for Honors Admission as a Sophomore:

    • A complete Honors Application according to the Application Timeline
    • Enrollment as an undergraduate at UConn upon entry to Honors
    • Graduating in more than two years from anticipated point of entry to Honors
    • At least 12 earned credits (taken at UConn or another institution of higher education) for entry to Honors in next fall semester
    • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.400 is required to apply
    • If transfer student – Cumulative GPA of at least 3.400 at previous institution
    • If transfer student – an Official E-Transcript from previous institution must be sent to honors@uconn.edu

    Go to the online Honors Application in the Quest system : In the top right corner of the Quest Portal, click on “Log In” and select “UConn Single Sign-on”. Use your NetID to access the Honors application.

    You will need to complete the required application tasks within the online system:

    • Honors Application Cover & Essay – fill out and Mark as Complete.  THIS TASK MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE TRANSCRIPT TASK WILL APPEAR.
    • Resume – upload file and Mark as Complete
    • Transcript upload task and Mark as Complete (if transfer student this task will be hidden)
    • Final Review and Submission of Application
        Important Note:
        Please know your application may not be reviewed immediately upon receipt. Please note that all University employees are mandated reporters of child abuse or child neglect. In addition, UConn employees have responsibilities to report to the Office of Institutional Equity student disclosures of sexual assault and related interpersonal violence; any information you submit in this appeal is subject to UConn reporting policies. If you feel you need more immediate assistance or support, we encourage you to reach out to the Dean of Students Office and/or Student Health and Wellness- Mental Health. In addition, if you have concerns related to sexual harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner violence and/or stalking, we encourage you to review the resources and reporting options available at: https://titleix.uconn.edu

        Applying as a Rising or Current Junior or Later

        Minimum Criteria for Honors Admission as a Junior

        • A complete Honors Application and approved Honors Plan according to the Application Timeline
        • Enrollment as an undergraduate at UConn in intended Honors Major upon entry to Honors
        • Graduating four semesters or less from anticipated point of entry to Honors
        • At least 54 credits (taken at UConn or another institution of higher education) by entry to Honors
        • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.400 required to apply
        • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.400 at previous institution with official transcript.

        Applying to the Honors Program as a rising or current junior or later, requires students to complete two separate pieces in the Quest portal system, an Honors Program Application and an Honors Plan.  These two separate pieces are both required and not linked to each other within the Quest system.

        Honors Program Application in Quest (required)

        • A complete submitted online Honors Program Application (Quest - quest.uconn.edu) by the published Honors application deadlines.
        • Access the Honors Program Application in Quest. In the top right corner of the Quest Portal, click on “Log In” and select “UConn Single Sign-on” and use your NetID and password.
        • Honors Application Cover & Essay - complete task and Mark as Complete
        • List of Activities or Résumé - upload file and Mark as Complete
        • Transcript upload task:
          • for current UConn students, upload an unofficial copy of your transcript
          • for transfer students, an official e-transcript must be emailed to honors@uconn.edu through secure transfer
        • Final Review and Submission of Application

        Honors Plan in Quest (required)

        A submitted and approved Honors Plan in the Quest system is a required component of the Honors application for juniors. Here is a link to the full instructions to complete the Honors Plan, https://honors.uconn.edu/preliminary-plan-of-study/student/.

        START THIS PROCESS EARLY - Students must start this step early to allow time to meet with an Honors advisor in their major, complete and submit the Honors Plan, and allow time for review and approval by the Honors advisor by the application deadline. Please go to the Honors Advisor List to locate an Honors advisor in your major.

        Late Applications from Current Juniors

        Late Applications from Current Juniors (with fewer than two years remaining)
        Students who have junior standing, at least a 3.40 cumulative GPA, and the support of their major department may submit an Honors Junior Application. Current juniors or higher use the junior application and will be reviewed according to the Honors application timeline.

        Important Note

        Please know while we will make every effort to review your appeal as soon as possible, it may not be reviewed immediately upon receipt. Please note that all University employees are mandated reporters of child abuse or child neglect. In addition, UConn employees have responsibilities to report to the Office of Institutional Equity student disclosures of sexual assault and related interpersonal violence; any information you submit in this appeal is subject to UConn reporting policies. If you feel you need more immediate assistance or support, we encourage you to reach out to the Dean of Students Office and/or Student Health and Wellness- Mental Health. In addition, if you have concerns related to sexual harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner violence and/or stalking, we encourage you to review the resources and reporting options available at: https://titleix.uconn.edu