Honors Application for Fall 2025

Thank you for your interest in applying to the John E. Sallstrom Honors College at Georgia College.

Applications for the John E. Sallstrom Honors College are reviewed by an Honors Selection Committee. The committee considers academic achievement and potential, writing skills, evidence of intellectual curiosity, record of leadership and service, and special talents (e.g. artistic).

For domestic applicants, the preferred minimum high school academic core GPA is 3.50 as calculated by the Office of Admissions. The preferred standardized test minimum is 1260 SAT total (Evidence Based Reading and Writing + Math) or 27 ACT Composite. In recent years, the average GPA of incoming first-year students has been about 3.80, the average SAT superscore has been about 1300, and the average ACT superscore about 29.

For international applicants, the preferred minimum high school academic core GPA is 3.50 as calculated by the Office of Admissions. The preferred minimum TOEFL score is 88.

The Honors Selection Committee reviews all applications holistically. Applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis, starting in October and ending in February. A timeline of our decision cycle can be found at this link.
The final deadline to submit an Honors application is 11:59 p.m. EST on February 15, 2025 for fall 2025.

NOTE: (1) President’s Scholarship Competition attendees and students applying during the Early Action cycle with a high school academic core GPA of 4.0 (as calculated by the Office of Admissions) and 1330+ SAT or 30+ ACT will be considered for the Honors College without having to submit a separate Honors application. (2) Students admitted to the Honors College must submit their Georgia College confirmation deposit to secure their spot in the Honors College. For fall 2025, 150 slots are available. Students who deposit after all 150 slots have been filled will be placed on a waitlist. (3) Bell Hall, the residence hall where incoming Honors students are encouraged to reside, tends to fill up by mid-March.

Honors Round

Submitted Date

Personal Information

First Name

Preferred Name (only if different from First Name)

Middle Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Cell Phone

Email Address

Current High School

Academics and Involvement

Indicate any rigorous classes you have taken in high school (AP, IB, Honors, Accelerated, and/or Dual Enrollment).

List below any major honors or awards you have received in high school, your extracurricular involvement, and/or your work experience.

Note your primary academic/intellectual interests and any career interests.

Intended College Major

SAT Total (EBRW + M)

ACT Composite

If there are any special circumstances of which you would like the committee to be aware, please indicate them here.

Essay Response

Choose one of the three following essay topics:

Describe a book, article, or web resource that has helped you to better understand the complexity [of some aspect] of the world.

Describe a challenge - global, national or local - that you find particularly significant and urgent. Give us a few ideas for how this problem might be addressed.

Explain what you would bring to the Honors community and how you envision the Honors experience enhancing your undergraduate career.

Essay response (300 word limit)

Application Verification

“I certify that this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. The thoughts and words expressed are my own. Any failure to comply with the best principles of academic integrity will result in my disqualification as a candidate for the GCSU Honors College. I further consent to the use of materials submitted with my application for consideration of admissions into the Honors College.”

I agree

I do not agree

Have you submitted a GCSU Admissions application?

Yes