Admission to Honors
What Are We Looking For?
- Engaged and Active Learners
- In or Near The Top 10% of Graduating Class
- College Prep Courses and/or Challenging Curriculumn
- Extra-Curricular Activities
- Leadership
- Community Service
- Strong College Test Scores
- Writing Ability
- Well-rounded Individuals
Applying to Honors
Applying to the Honors program is as simple as filling out an application. Interviews are not required of most applicants. The application that is reviewed by the Honors selection committee is the same application for scholarships as well. So applying for scholarships and applying for Honors can be done in one form.
The Application for Scholarships and the Univeristy Honors Program requests the following information:
Educational Experience
- ACT/PSAT/SAT Scores
- Class Rank
- High School GPA
- High School Courses Taken
- Probable College Major
Background
- Activities/Organizations/Volunteer Work
- Past Employment
Essay Question
Deadline: February 15 for admission to Honors.
To access an online application form, go to: http://www.stcloudstate.edu/scsu4u/pdf/honorsprogram.pdf
You can also receive an application by contacting:
Honors Program
216 Centennial Hall
St. Cloud State University
720 Fourth Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498
(320)308-6623
Email: Honors@stcloudstate.edu
Office of Admissions
115 Administrative Services Bldg.
St. Cloud State University
720 Fourth Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498
1-877-654-7278 or (320)308-2244
Email: SCSU4U@stcloudstate.edu

