Applications to the Honors Program are considered year-round, but we encourage interested students to apply at the earliest convenience, as many Honors privileges (including priority registration and priority scholarship consideration) are time-sensitive. 

Applications for admission to the Honors Program are accepted on a rolling basis; however, students seeking priority scholarship consideration should apply before January 31^st. 

Any student wishing to join the Honors Program should complete an application.  In addition to the application, students should submit the following:

• Names and email addresses for up to three references; if you are a current IU Southeast student, at least one of your references should be a faculty member.  Please do not list family members as references.  Once you submit your application, your references will receive (via email) a link to complete a reference form, and they may also upload a letter of recommendation with the form.

• A brief essay that will serve as an introduction to the Honors Council.  There are essay prompts on the application form.
• Copies of recent transcripts (for continuing and transfer students only).
• Any other pertinent materials which you feel the Honors Council should review.

All application materials can be found on the “Become an Honors student” tab on the Honors Program website.  Applications and references must be submitted online: please see the website for details!

What happens after I apply?

Once all application materials are received, the Honors Council, which is comprised of faculty representatives from each school on campus, will review your application.  Council Members generally post their decisions within two weeks of receiving a completed application.  If you are accepted into the Program, you will be asked to confirm your acceptance. Once you have confirmed your place, you will be eligible to apply for a Chancellor’s Honors Program Scholarship.