Honors Program Application

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Eligibility

The Honors Program will consider full-time and part-time students for entry and inclusion into the Honors Program. In addition, first year freshmen students and transfer students may apply. Successful completion of the CUNY basic skills tests is a requirement to apply.

Admission Requirements

Entering freshmen need a high school average of 85 or better and a combined SAT score of 1100 (pre-2004) or (1700 (post-2004)
A 3.2 GPA or higher is required
All eligible students must attend a meeting with the Program Coordinator and/or Co-Directors
All applicants must submit an essay describing their educational goals and the importance of the Honors Program in achieving those goals and must provide 2 reference letters from faculty

Essay

In the space below, describe your educational goals, and explain the role of the Honors Program in achieving these goals. The essay should be at least 500 words. If you are unable to submit the essay online at this moment, you may email it to eialongo@hostos.cuny.edu. Please include your name and CUNY Empl ID with your essay.

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Personal Responsibility and Retention Criteria

If accepted, each semester I am required to:

Yes	Maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA
Yes	Complete a minimum of 6 credits per semester with a minimum of a B grade
Yes	Attend all Honors Colloquium
Yes	Register for an Honors course or complete an Honors contract
Yes	Complete a minimum of fifteen hours of community service
Yes	Attend a minimum of two extracurricular activities
Yes	Meet with their mentor bi-monthly
Yes	Attend Honors Gala

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