REQUIREMENTS & CRITERIA
For best consideration, students are encouraged to apply to Georgia State no later than November 15th and complete one of the Honors College essay prompts on the Georgia State Common Application.
How the Honors College Reviews Applications
Since the pool of students who apply to Georgia State is different each year, the level of academic performance necessary for admission to the Honors College is different as well. Acceptance rates are dependent on the number of applicants, their academic qualifications, and the space we have available. As we consider individual applications to determine applicants’ demonstrated capacity to contribute to the intellectual life of the Honors College, some of the factors we consider (in no particular rank order of importance) are:
- Academic grade point average in core courses
- TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Cambridge English Exam (for applicants whose primary language is not English)
- Honors essay question response
- Number of and performance in Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate Higher Level and transferrable college courses
- Class rank (if provided) as of the end of the junior year
- Rigor of the senior-year program as measured by the type and number of academic courses in progress or planned
- Outstanding performance in a specific subject area, or outstanding special projects in any academic area of study
- Special talents, achievements, and awards, or completion of special academic or service projects
Students who have submitted the Common App without completing the Honors College essay response are strongly encouraged to submit the Honors College Evaluation Request Form. Note: Evaluation Request Forms must be submitted no later than March 30 at 11:59 PM EST.
Honors College essay tips and other helpful information can be found on our application resources page.
Dual Enrollment students at universities other than Georgia State who wish to be considered for the incoming freshman class need only complete the Georgia State admissions application, preferably by the priority consideration deadline. Admission is limited to about the top 5 to 7 percent of each incoming class. For best consideration, students are encouraged to apply to Georgia State before November 15 and complete one of the Honors College essay prompts on the Georgia State Common Application.
The Honors College evaluates these data and criteria when considering applicants for admission:
- high school grade point averages
- standardized test scores (if submitted)
- course transcripts, including completion of AP, IB or dual enrollment classes
- class rankings
Georgia State University (Perimeter and Atlanta campus) dual enrollment students will be evaluated based on their high school transcripts and board scores. For consideration, they must reactivate their application materials.
Georgia State dual-enrolled students who will have completed at least 12 honors hours at the conclusion of the spring semester should contact [email protected]. You will be evaluated based on your Georgia State and high school transcripts only; board scores will not be considered.
If uncertain of your status, contact [email protected] to request an evaluation.
Our strongest candidates will have taken the most challenging path through their high schools’ curriculum. They also will have demonstrated leadership, engaged in community service, participated in extracurricular enrichment. If your high school does not continually or routinely report this information to the Common Application, we strongly encourage you to fill out our Honors College Evaluation Request Form.
Students who have completed at least 24 hours of coursework* while enrolled at Georgia State University and have a minimum 3.5 Georgia State GPA may apply for admission to the Honors College. The application for admission to the Honors College will open for submissions on March 1 and close on May 1 each year; applicants will be evaluated based on their completed credit hours and cumulative institutional grade point averages as of the completion of the spring semester. Admission to the Honors College is for the fall semester and is offered on a space-available basis to the most highly qualified applicants.
*Less than 60 credit hours is strongly encouraged. Students with more than 60 credit hours will be required to supplement applications with descriptions of proposed honors coursework.
Honors College essay tips and other helpful information can be found on our application resources page.
Students who have completed at least 30 hours of coursework* while enrolled in an institution of higher education and have a minimum 3.5 transfer GPA may apply for admission to the Honors College.
The application for admission to the Honors College will open for submissions on March 1 and close on May 1 each year; applicants will be evaluated based on their transfer credit hours and cumulative grade point averages as of the completion of the spring semester. Admission to the Honors College is for the fall semester and is offered on a space-available basis to the most highly qualified applicants.
*Fewer than 60 credit hours is strongly encouraged. Students with more than 60 credit hours will be required to supplement applications with descriptions of proposed honors coursework.
Perimeter College Honors students transitioning to the Atlanta campus may enter the Atlanta campus Honors College if they are in good standing for the Honors College (i.e., have a cumulative institutional GPA of at least 3.3) and have completed at least 12 hours of Honors credit or four Honors courses. Please note that the Georgia State University transition process through the Office of Admissions must be completed prior to matriculation at the four-year Honors College.