Honors College

Incoming first-year and transfer students apply through the University of Utah general admissions application. The Honors College has two essay options and students should respond to one of the two prompts. The essay questions are provided within the application. To be considered for the Honors College, students must submit a completed application (including transcripts and essay) to the University by the application deadline.

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The Honors College admissions process is highly competitive. During the review process, readers are looking for bright, socially responsible students who show an interest in our curriculum, engaging in the Honors community, and completing a thesis or capstone project. Honors College readers carefully evaluate rigor of coursework, grades, essay, extracurricular activities, and demonstration of intellectual curiosity. Readers consider quality of engagement over sheer quantity, applicant's self-awareness and reflection on extracurricular involvement, and an application's authenticity.

Those applying to the U can track their application online.

https://admission-checklist.app.utah.edu/

First-time freshman applicants who apply by the December 1 deadline for Summer or Fall will be mailed a University of Utah general admissions decision in mid-January. Honors decisions will be sent by email in mid-February.