New Freshman Application

Student Eligibility Requirements

Incoming freshmen interested in joining the Bumpers College Honors Program will follow the Honors College application steps. 

Here's how to apply if you are a new freshman student:

First things first: you must  apply for admission to the University of Arkansas and receive official notification of your acceptance to the University before applying to the Honors College. Once you are admitted to the U of A, two application options are available through the Honors College.

Option 1 for Automatic Admission - 28 ACT Composite (1310 SAT) and 3.85 high school GPA

Students must have at least a 28 ACT composite score on one exam (1310 SAT equivalent) AND the minimum high school GPA of 3.85.

Students who meet the Option #1 requirements will be invited to apply through their New Student Center after they have been admitted to the University of Arkansas. Students who complete the Option #1 application on their New Student Center will be automatically admitted to the Honors College.

Option 2 for Application Review: 3.90 high school GPA 

Students who have at least a 3.90 high school GPA but do not have the necessary ACT/SAT score for automatic admission will be invited to complete an application in the spring of their senior year. Their application must include an essay and academic resume. For more information visit the Honors College's Apply page.