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 and/or UConn Stamford, you will automatically be considered for admission to the Honors Program. There is no separate Honors application. Honors Program admission is based on a holistic review of your UConn application. The following may be considered:
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 ethnicity, 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.
More information about Honors first-year admissions can be found here.
Current UConn and Transfer Students
Admission is based in part on:
- A cumulative GPA of 3.40 or higher (at UConn or another institution)
- College academic record
- Application essays
Honors rising sophomore application criteria and details.
Honors rising junior application criteria and details.
If you have two or fewer years remaining to your undergraduate (or Pharm.D.) degree, the following will also be considered:
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- Approval by faculty in the student’s major department via the Honors Preliminary Plan of Study
Online Honors Application in Quest : 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.