Admissions Standards

A an applicant you must submit a one-page, typed essay outlining why you wish to participate in the Honors Program, what your academic talents and goals are, and any other information which would be helpful in getting to know you. Transfer students must also submit an official copy of their transcript.

Incoming freshmen must have achieved a combined score of at least 1200 on the SAT (or at least 26 on the ACT) and must meet one of the two following requirements:

• Rank in the top 10% of their senior class upon graduation, OR
• Have a recalculated grade point average of 3.25 or better.

Candidates who meet the SAT requirement and one of the above requirements are welcome to apply to the Honors Program with the understanding that admission into the program is subject to the approval of the Honors Director. Applications will be reviewed on the basis of overall achievements and the essay.

Currently enrolled UMass Lowell students or Transfer students may apply to the Honors Program if they have achieved an overall GPA of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale with at least 12 earned credits.

Academic Requirements
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All students are required to complete a minimum of 18 credits of Honors Coursework.

All students are required to complete the following courses:

Honors Workshop 59.258 (3 credits)

Honors Senior Project or Thesis (course number depends on department-3 to 6 credits)

Honors Writing Requirement (only for students beginning Fall 2005 or thereafter)

Any course at the graduate level can be counted for Honors credit toward an Honors degree. No more than half of all honors coursework should be completed as honors-by-contract. A grade of 'B' or better is required in all course work counting toward an Honors Diploma.

Academic Standing

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In order to remain in good academic standing within the Honors Program, students must maintain an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or higher. Students whose GPA falls between 3.25-3.0 must consult with the Honors Program advisor to develop an educational plan of action to raise their GPA to 3.25 or higher. Students whose GPA falls below 3.0 will be dismissed from the program. Students wishing to reapply to the program may do so when the minimum GPA is reached.