Grand View University Honors Program Reference Form

The GV Honors Program is a selective, application-based opportunity to receive Honors recognition upon graduation. Students who capitalize on this program will undergo an exploration of humanity, society and life's purpose. GV Honors students will develop strong communication skills through discussions and collaborative learning opportunities - on and off campus. Participants will begin learning in a completely new way, strengthen leadership skills and engage with peers and professors who share similar levels of intellectual curiosity.

Students who wish to participate in this program must possess the following academic prerequisites:

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.

Recommended, but not required:

  • An ACT score of 26 or above or an SAT combined Math and Evidenced-Based Reading Score of 1230 or above recommended, but not required.

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.

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

Instructions

Please complete the form below and submit. The applicant will not be provided a copy of this reference. Questions should be directed to Amy Getty, Director of Honors Program, 515-263-6029agetty @ grandview.edu.


Scale Questions - to what degree do you feel this applicant fits the following criteria?