Admissions

The Honors College at Post University provides an especially rich and challenging set of academic offerings for highly motivated and academically accomplished students.  Participants work closely with distinguished professors, guest lecturers, and other academically talented and motivated students in endeavors that emphasize critical thinking, analysis, research, writing, communication, and problem solving skills.  The Honors College provides challenging courses, active learning, and individualized research opportunities, along with strong personalized academic advising.  Students also will participate in innovative lectures, seminars, internships, field trips, and field experiences.

Honors College students can take part in any of our 15 Division II athletic programs, Collegiate Sprint Football League program, International Dressage and Equestrian Teams, and many other campus activities and events.

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MISSION

The mission of the Honors College at Post University is to provide academically talented and motivated students a challenging program that fosters intellectual growth, inspires leadership, and builds a foundation for life-long learning.

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BENEFITS OF THE HONORS COLLEGE

• Earn an Honors Degree:  Students earn a diploma that indicates they are graduates of the Honors College at Post University.  An ‘honors degree’ is widely recognized as evidence of a student’s exceptional knowledge, skills, abilities, and achievements. 
• Scholarship:  Honors students qualify for scholarships dedicated to the Honors College at Post University and its mission.
• Accelerated Graduation:  Through the use of CLEP and similar exams, and flexible scheduling, Honors College students can complete their bachelor degrees in as little as three years.
• Membership in National Honor Societies:  Members of the Honors College at Post University enjoy membership in national honor societies, as well as student memberships in professional societies and associations in their fields of study.
• Small Classes:  Students will have the opportunity to work more closely with distinguished professors and other exceptional students in academically challenging courses as they explore and satisfy their intellectual curiosity through interaction, discussion, and individualized study.
• Special Activities:  Honors College students at Post University participate in a range of special academic and social events including honors retreats, cultural events at theaters and museums, field trips, specialized internships, campus-wide recognition banquets, faculty dinners, and more.
• Graduate School Preparation:  Although Post University is focused on preparing students for careers, our honors courses use a graduate school format, emphasizing skills and abilities necessary for successful advanced study for those students who choose to continue their education.
• Priority Course Registration:  Honors students receive priority registration, ensuring first choice in their selection of courses and professors.  Priority registration also allows honors students to develop individualized academic programs that support their personal goals.
• Special Housing:  During their freshman year, honors students will live in an “Honors College Learning Community” with other honors students.  The environment is designed to support the academic interests and goals of the participants.  Students also have the option of living in this community beyond their freshman year.

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ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR FRESHMEN

Admission to the Honors College is highly competitive and is granted by the Honors College Committee.  The Committee typically considers the factors listed below.  Admission is not determined by any one criterion.

• Secondary School Academic Standing - cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Superior writing, analytical ability, critical thinking skills as demonstrated by University Placement Examinations and college admissions test scores
• Excellent recommendations from faculty and guidance counselor
• Strong Honors College interview
• A record of leadership and/or positive involvement in high school and/or in the community
• Strong high school curriculum
• Advanced Placement Courses
• College admission test scores with a combined score of 1200 or higher on the SAT and/or 28 or higher on the ACT,
• An admission essay

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ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR UPPERCLASSMEN AND TRANSFER STUDENTS

Upperclassmen and transfer students may apply for admission to the Honors College at the completion of 15 college credits.  The Honors College Committee typically considers the factors listed below.  Admission is not determined by any one criterion.

• Undergraduate Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher
• Superior writing, analytical ability, critical thinking skills as demonstrated by University Placement Examinations and College admissions test scores, and/or writing samples from previous courses
• Excellent recommendations from University faculty
• Strong Honors College interview
• A record of leadership and/or positive involvement in the University community
• Strong high school curriculum
•  College admission test scores  with a combined score of 1200 or higher on the SAT and/or 28 or higher on the ACT
• An admission essay

Members of the Honors College must complete a specified number of honors courses during their undergraduate program from an individualized combination of courses from the general education curriculum and specialized area of study, as well as community service/independent study projects.