Honors Program

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Students who are curious about a wide range of subjects, who take initiative for their own learning and who are academically well prepared should enter the Honors Program at NKU.

I'm a high school senior

To be admitted, a student must demonstrate a combination of the following outstanding academic credentials:

  • ACT composite score of 26 or above.
  • SAT combined reading-math-writing score of 1760 or above.
  • High school GPA of 3.5 or above. 
  • Rank in top 10 percent of high school class.
  • Success in AP, IB, and "early admit" courses.
  • Other outstanding high school work.
     

NOTE: The NKU Honors Fellows Minor Program is a selective, competitive program.  To be considered for pre-admission, a student should apply by the May 1 priority deadline.  For more information, call 859-572-5400.

I've been pre-accepted to the program

  • You're almost there. Just e-mail Rees Storm with your name and e-mail address!

I'm here at NKU

  • You must have an outstanding GPA and demonstrate proof of academic excellence.

I'm a transfer student

  • You must have an outstanding GPA and demonstrate proof of academic excellence. 
  • Honors course credits from a previous university will transfer over based on NKU guidelines.