The Honors Program is committed to admitting talented, highly motivated students. We believe a student's merit and progress cannot be measured by numbers alone, however, applicants are more likely to be considered favorably if they can demonstrate: an ACT composite score of 30 or higher, a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, an unweighted GPA of 3.75 or higher, participation in activities that supplement academic work and/or demonstrate community involvement and a sense of social responsibility, and an essay that reveals intellectual curiosity and academic rigor. Admission is competitive; decisions are made by a committee on a rolling basis.

Applications are available on the web site and are also sent upon request. Students not admitted before the beginning of the first year may apply after completing at least one semester at KU.