Honors Program Eligibility
If you meet the following criteria, we want you to apply to the Honors Program! Students from all majors are welcome.
Incoming Freshmen
SAT score of 1220 or higher on the Math and Critical Reading sections or ACT composite of 25 or higher, AND High school grade-point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher
If you're a strong student with a high school GPA of 3.5 or above, but you do not meet the test score requirement above, we welcome you to apply to the Honors Program to receive conditional admittance. This group includes international students who may not have taken a standardized test.
Transfer Students and Current USI Students
Completion of a minimum of 15 credit hours at USI or elsewhere with a cumulative 3.4 GPA If you have taken Honors courses at another college or university, your Honors credits may transfer. Please email Honors Program and inquire!
For further information, contact the Honors Program at 812-464-1833 or honorsprogram@usi.edu.
Essay
The application contains a short essay (250-400 words). You may want to prepare your essay ahead of time and copy/paste into the application.
Essay Prompt: Why do you want to be part of the Honors Program? Why is academic excellence important to you?
Honors Program Requirements
To earn a University Honors Scholar diploma and complete the Honors Program, students must meet the following requirements: