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Honors Program Admissions Requirements

Oklahoma City University Honors Program Logo (Gold Star Building with two branches of leaves on either side)

Admission to the University Honors Program is separate from admission to Oklahoma City University. The following students are eligible to apply:

  • For first-year students, eligibility is based on the following: recommended composite ACT score of 28 or above.
  • For transfer students, eligibility is based on a GPA of 3.5 or above. Up to twelve hours of honors credit from another college or university will count toward the program requirements.
  • For currently enrolled OCU students, eligibility is based on a GPA of 3.5 or above based on a minimum of 12 OCU hours.

Qualified students must submit an application, which includes two essays. The honors committee will review the essays based on substance and content, correctness of grammar, demonstration of conceptual thinking, balanced point of view, development of ideas, organization, and originality.

The online application is for first-time students. Current OCU students can pick up an application form in the Honors Hall (Gold Star, 1st floor, north wing).