Application for Honors Program

We are excited for your interest in joining the Honors program at Grand View University!

Space is very limited for this distinguished program, so please carefully read the following criteria. If you meet the prerequisites, or feel you qualify, please complete the submission form, attach an essay and have two former teachers or professors fill out this form recommending you for the Honors program. 

Academic Requirements

High School Seniors

  • High school GPA of 3.5 or higher.*
    *If your academic abilities are not reflected by your current GPA, please address this in your essay. We know you are more than your grade point! 

Once in the program, it is expected you maintain a 3.0 GPA in required GV Honors courses.

Transfer Students

  • College GPA of 3.5 or higher*
    *If your academic abilities are not reflected by your current GPA, please address this in your essay. We know you are more than your grade point! 

Once in the program, it is expected you maintain a 3.0 GPA in required GV Honors courses.

Essay

Please answer the following questions as completely as possible.

  •  How do you define an Honors education? What would you expect from these classes that would be different or desirable?

  • How would participating in the Honors program benefit you personally?

  • What sorts of larger philosophical discussions do you find most interesting?  (Feel free to give as much or as little detail as you want – i.e.: a list of topics is fine).

     

Questions should be directed to Dr. Amy Getty, Director of Honors Program, 515-263-6029, agetty @ grandview.edu.