Admission

Acceptance

The Honors College accepts applications from incoming freshmen, as well as from both transfer students and current OU students who have earned 15+ credit hours with a GPA of at least 3.4. Acceptance is based on a combination of demonstrated academic success and the ability to write a focused, well-organized, college-appropriate essay.

The Honors College reviews applications year-round. Applications may require up to 4 weeks for processing from the time of submission. Students who are not accepted, but who receive a notice of deferral, are eligible to apply again.

Honors College Acceptance for Incoming Freshmen

Minimum requirements:

Admitted to the University of Oklahoma.
A high school GPA of at least a 3.75, or rank in the top 10% of graduating class.
An ACT Composite of at least 30, or SAT Reading & Math of at least 1360.
- Self-reported scores and superscores are considered; verified test scores must be received by OU by June 30 and prior to course enrollment at New Sooner Orientation.
Completion of an essay responding to a prompt on the Honors College application.
A holistic review process is used for other applicants with at least a 3.75 GPA who do not meet the minimum test scores listed above, including Test-Optional applicants. Test-optional applicants may be considered if they have pursued the most rigorous curricula possible, such as multiple AP, IB and/or concurrent enrollment/dual credit courses.

Apply to Honors as an Incoming Freshman

Incoming Freshman Deadlines for the Honors College

January 15 - Medical Humanities Scholars Program Application Deadline*
February 1 - Pre-Law Scholars Program Application Deadline*
February 1 - Priority Honors College Application Deadline
July 31 – Final Honors College Application Deadline

*The Medical Humanities Scholars and Pre-Law Scholars Programs do not consider test-optional applications as ACT/SAT test scores are required for program eligibility.

Admission for Current OU Students

Students currently enrolled at the University of Oklahoma are eligible to apply with:

15+ credit hours earned with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.4
And completion of an essay that responds to a prompt on our application

Apply to Honors as a Current OU Student

Admission for Incoming Transfer Students

Students entering the University of Oklahoma from another university are eligible to apply with:

15+ credit hours earned with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.4
And completion of an essay that responds to a prompt on our application

Learn more about the Honors College Program

Apply to Honors as an Incoming Transfer Student