Honors College Application Process

 

The Honors College is no longer accepting applications for the 2025 cohort. We will reopen the application form on September 1st for new applicants.

 

Everyone is invited to apply!

The Winthrop University Honors College welcomes applications from all students. The typical applicant meets or exceeds one or more of these academic thresholds:

GPA

• In-State: 4.50
• Out-of-State: 3.50
• Transfer: 3.30

Class Rank

• In-State: Top 20 %
• Out-of-State: 20 %

Standardized Test Score

• SAT: 1200
• ACT Composite: 23

Applying is easy - here's what you'll need:

• Acceptance to Winthrop University - You must first be accepted as a student at Winthrop University.
• Basic contact information including the email address you used to apply for admission to Winthrop University.
• Academic credentials: Your current high school GPA and approximate class rank percentile (e.g., top 15%).
• Standardized test scores (optional): You are encouraged to include your ACT and/or SAT scores.
• Achievement summary: Information about your academic honors, leadership experiences, and awards you've received.
• Alternative pathway (if applicable): If you don't meet the standard academic thresholds described above, be prepared to explain how your unique experiences and perspective make you a strong candidate for the Honors College.
• Leadership essay: A 500+ word essay describing how your core values shape your definition of leadership.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and decision letters are sent through email.

 

Transfer and Upperclass Applicants

All transfer students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30 are invited to apply to the Honors College. You'll need the same information as described above.

Winthrop students who are in their first year and have a GPA of 3.3 or above are invited to apply to the College. 

 

Please contact the Honors College with any questions.