Honors College Application (Current and Transfer)

The Honors College is an in-person academic program for curious and motivated students. Our courses are unique, discussion-based, and offer hands-on learning opportunities. Students are encouraged to listen actively and participate. Typically, honors students take one honors course each semester. If accepted, students may need to speak with our honors advisor to determine the coursework that is most appropriate for their path and expected graduation.

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Your Information

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Preferred Name:

Birthdate:

Email Address:

Phone: (Example: 8595725220)

What type of student are you at NKU?

Honors Information

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Application Essays

The Honors College offers students the opportunity to enhance their undergraduate education through engaging and enriched courses, as well as provides access to funding for study abroad, undergraduate research, and community engagement projects. We are looking for students who wish to make the most of their college experience and take advantage of all that the Honors College has to offer. Please respond to the following prompts (up to 750 words each).

1) How can the Honors College help you in your academic career?

2) Our admissions and advising team would love to learn more about you. Is there anything else you would like us to know? (e.g., something that motivates you, an interesting experience you've had, an accomplishment you are proud of, a challenge you've overcome, what you hope to get out of your college experience, etc.)