Apply to Honors College at UAF

Become an Honors student and join a welcoming and engaging community of diverse learners from all majors and backgrounds. The Honors College at UAF offers unique opportunities for research and mentorship, as well as scholarships and other benefits. We invite you to learn more and apply today.
 
 
 
 

How to Apply to the Honors College at UAF

You can apply to the Honors College at UAF quickly and easily online. You’ll first need to apply to UAF as a full-time, bachelor’s degree seeking student. Here are the links to apply:

Apply to the University of Alaska Fairbanks
Apply to the Honors College at UAF

Honors College applications will be reviewed and accepted on an ongoing basis, and decisions will be announced at the first of each month. If you have questions about your application, please contact uaf.honors@alaska.edu.

 
 

Honors College Requirements

Apply to the Honors College at UAF. Here are the admission requirements for Honors students.

Honors requirements for all students

All students seeking admission to the UAF Honors College must be:

  • Accepted into a Baccalaureate Program at UAF
  • Full-time students at UAF (12 credits or more in each semester)
  • Placed in, or have completed, WRTG F111X or higher and either MATH F113X or MATH F151X or higher

Honors requirements for first-year students

Honors requirements for first-year are as follows:

  • 3.5+ high school final cumulative GPA (we will use the weighted GPA if you have taken AP classes)

Honors requirements for transfer students and UAF students who wish to join Honors as sophomores or juniors

If you’re transferring to UAF from another university, or wish to join the Honors College as a sophomore or a junior, you’ll need to meet the following requirements:

  • 3.5 cumulative GPA from your transferring school or UAF
  • 24 or more credits from your transferring school or UAF 
 
 
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