Admission to Honors for High School Applicants
We aim for a diverse and representative group of students who will excel at Syracuse University. The Renée Crown University Honors Program is an all-University program that represents Syracuse University's students enrolled in each school and college.
If you are a high school applicant and you are interested in the Honors Program, you can apply to the program. We seek students with broad intellectual curiosity and a deep commitment to explore their field of study, foster global awareness, improve their communication skills, and pursue civic engagement.
Application Process:
Thank you for your interest! The application for admission to the Honors Program is now closed. The next admissions cycle for the program will begin in January for high school applicants looking to begin college in the Fall. Applications are due in early April and admission decisions will be sent before the end of April.
Other details:
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- You must have applied and been accepted to Syracuse University for your application to be considered. Please do not apply before you have an offer of admission from the University.
- You do not need to commit to Syracuse University before applying to the program.
- Please read the About Admissions page for more information about the selection process and timing.
Admission for Students Transferring to Syracuse
Application Process:
The transfer application for admission to the Honors Program opens October 15th and closes on December 15th. Admission decisions will be sent in early January.
Other details:
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- You must have applied and been accepted to Syracuse University for your application to be considered. Please do not apply before you have an offer of admission from the University.
- You do not need to commit to Syracuse University before applying to the program.
- Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4 and must have sufficient time remaining to complete the Honors requirements.
- A high GPA is not a guarantee of admission to the Program. We also read application essays carefully for writing quality, and a clear indication that applicants' academic, intellectual and civic engagement interests make them a good match for the Program.
- Please read our About Admissions page to make sure you understand our selection process and timing.
