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Clayton State University Honors Program

Honors Program Eligibility

Admission to the program is competitive based on academic record and school or community involvement. Listed below are the minimum standards for consideration (meeting these minimum standards does not guarantee admission to the Honors Program).

University Honors

The University Honors Program accepts first-year students and offers an enriched college experience from the core curriculum through graduation. New students and students with fewer than 30 hours of college credit are eligible to apply. The minimum admission requirements are a 3.5 high school GPA, an 1100 SAT (math and verbal sections) or 24 ACT Composite score, and a record of involvement in extracurricular activities.

School or College Honors

The School or College Honors Programs accept students during their junior year and offer an enriched education as students complete the courses for their major. The upper-division honors program includes all of the majors offered at CSU.  Students who have 45 to 75 hours of college credit are eligible to apply. The minimum admission requirement is a 3.5 college GPA and a record of community or campus service.

Apply for admission to the Honors Program.