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Entering the Program

Admission to the Honors Program is selective, competitive, and based on the availability of space. The Honors Council exercises discretion in admitting the best qualified applicants. All first-time, full-time, degree-seeking freshman applicants with a high school grade-point average of at least 3.50 (on a 4.00 scale) and either a total score of 1200 on the SATs (at least 580 on the SAT Verbal Test) or a composite score of 27 on the ACT (at least 25 on the ACT verbal) will be invited to become honor students.

Other first-year students interested in the Honors Program may apply during the Spring semester at CNU. They should contact the Director of the Honors Program for the appropriate form, which must be accompanied by a written plan for their future courses (including major and Honors courses). A minimum grade point average of 3.50 is required for consideration.

Continuing in the Program

In order to continue in the program beyond the first year, Freshmen Honors Students must earn a 3.25 grade point average by the end of their first two semesters. They must also receive approval of their written Plan of Study from the Honors Council during the second semester. In addition, students must enroll in Honors courses each year and maintain a GPA that promises they will achieve a 3.50 or higher by graduation.