For Sophomore Admission
Minimum Criteria for Honors Admission as a Sophomore:
- Please refer to the Application Timeline for the next application cycle deadline for current freshman/rising sophomore
- Enrollment as an undergraduate at UConn is required
- Minimum 24 credits/two semesters (taken at UConn or another institution of higher education)
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.400 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
Online Honors Application : 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