New Freshman Application

Student Eligibility Requirements

Incoming freshmen interested in joining the Bumpers College Honors Program will follow the instructions on the Honors College 'Apply' webpage. 

Here's how to apply as in incoming freshman for Fall 2027 entry:

Students must apply to the University of Arkansas and submit official transcripts and test scores AND apply to the Honors College.

Option 1 for Automatic Admission - 28 ACT Composite on one exam (1310 SAT) and 3.90 high school GPA

Students must have at least a 28 ACT composite score on a single exam (1310 SAT equivalent) AND the minimum high school GPA of 3.90.

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 admitted to the Honors College.

November 15 – Priority Application Deadline for Scholarships

  • Note: This is not a requirement for Option #1, but it is strongly encouraged

December 15 – Priority Application Deadline for Option #1

  • Option #1 honors admits who submit by this deadline will participate in priority housing selection in the spring
  • Students will also need to complete a housing contract by the end of February

May 15 – Final Application Deadline for Option #1

Option 2 for Application Review: 26 ACT Composite on one exam (1240 SAT) and 3.95 high school GPA required for consideration 

Students must have at least a 26 ACT composite score on a single exam (1240 SAT equivalent) AND the minimum high school GPA of 3.95 to be eligible for consideration.

Students will need to submit the UA Scholarship Application. Option #2 eligible students who are offered a four-year, renewable UA academic scholarship (not including the NRTA) will be invited to apply to the Honors College.*

November 15 – Priority Application Deadline for Scholarships

  • Scholarship decisions are released in late January; Honors College Option #2 application invitations will be sent to eligible students shortly thereafter.
  • Students who complete the Option #2 application through the New Student Center will be admitted to the Honors College

February 15 – Priority Application Deadline for Option #2

  • Option #2 honors admits who meet this deadline will participate in priority housing selection in the spring
  • Students will also need to complete a housing contract by the end of February

May 15 – Final Application Deadline for Option #2

* - The following renewable, four-year UA academic scholarships can qualify a student for Option #2: Leadership, Razorback Bridge, Honors College Academy, Advance Arkansas, Silas Hunt, Silas Hunt Distinguished, Chancellor's Community, and Chancellor's.