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Admission for Current U of M–Twin Cities Students
Students are accepted into the University Honors Program (UHP) every fall semester on a space-available basis. Applying for admission requires submitting an online application, including two short essay questions.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for admission to UHP, current U of M—students must have:
- a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5
- a history of strong performance in major and prerequisite coursework
- at least 60 credits left to complete as of fall 2010
Please note that admission is highly competitive. The mean GPA for fall 2009 non-freshman students admitted to the program was 3.86. Admitted students also showed a strong interest in becoming involved with research.
Information Sessions
Current U of M—Twin Cities students are highly encouraged to attend one of the following information sessions to learn more about UHP and the application process.
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 4 p.m., 20 Nicholson
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1 p.m., 135 Nicholson
Thursday, Dec. 3, 3 p.m., 20 Nicholson
Friday, Dec. 4, Noon, 20 Nicholson
Monday, Dec. 7, 1 p.m., 135 Nicholson
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 3 p.m., 20 Nicholson
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m., 20 Nicholson
Thursday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m., 20 Nicholson
Friday, Dec. 11, Noon, 20 Nicholson
Application Deadline
Priority deadline for current U of M—Twin Cities students: January 5, 2010
Full consideration will be given to all complete applications received by the priority deadline. Students will be notified of their admission decision by March 1. Admitted students will be required to meet with their Honors advisor prior to the start of the fall 2010 term.