ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM
New First-Year Students
New first-year applicants to the University of Maryland are automatically considered for admission to the University Honors Program when they apply by the preferred December 1 deadline. There is no separate addendum or special application for the University Honors Program.
Invitations to the University Honors Program are extended to students who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and promise. Students' applications are carefully evaluated on the basis of academic achievement in high school, rigor of their high school program, test scores, application essay, letters of recommendation, and participation in extracurricular activites.
The Honors Program welcomes a nationally and internationally diverse group of students each year. There is no quota for in-state versus out-of-state students. For fall 2008, first-year Honors students entered with an average weighted high school GPA of 4.28 and an average SAT score of 1400 (math + critical reading).
Current College Students
Students not admitted to the University Honors Program as freshman may apply to the program after completing one full year of university coursework after high school. The deadline for consideration for the Fall 2008 semester is July 11, 2008.
Admission Application for Transfer Students
Admission Application for UM Students
Information and Questions
For further information or questions about admission to the University Honors Program, please see our Prospective Student FAQ page or contact Traci Dula, our Admissions Coordinator.
