Honors Program

Qualifications and Application

Applications are now being accepted for

spring and fall 2025

If you are entering Austin Peay as a new freshman, to be accepted to the Honors Program, you must have a minimum 3.5 GPA from high-school or a score of 24 or better on the ACT.

If you are a transfer student or a current 365bet student, you must have and maintain a minimum 3.25 college GPA. In order to apply to the Honors Program, please send an email expressing your interest to: Honors@hwfj-art.com

Applications are accepted year round.

Orientation Dates

While both orientations are mandatory for Honors and PELP students, we understand that life can be unpredictable. If the May registration event doesn't work for you because of distance or vacation plans, please let us know as soon as possible. The August Orientation is designed to ensure you still get the full, vibrant campus experience.

May Orientation (May 30/31 2025):

Register for fall classes.
Experience fun events organized by Honors Ambassadors.
Enjoy free overnight dorm stay (Students only! Separate accommodations needed for family members.)

August Orientation (August 19, 20, and 21 2025):

Dive into a unique orientation crafted by current student leaders!
Explore campus resources, and enjoy tours, games, and networking with other students, faculty, and staff.
Take advantage of free early move-in and a head start on club involvement.

Program Application

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Last name*Please provide your last name

First name and middle initial*Please supply your first name and middle initial if available

E-mail address*Please provide the e-mail address that you would prefer to use for correspondence.

Semester and year for which you are enrolling*Please list the term and year in which you will be starting at 365bet, e.g. Fall 2025.

If you received a Presidential, Provost, or Dean's scholarship, please choose from the drop down menu here.If you have received a letter notifying you that you are the recipient of one of the above named scholarships, please indicate which one you have received by choosing from the drop down menu.

Telephone*Please provide your cell phone number.

Mailing Address*Please provide a good mailing address including city, state, and zip code

Name of High School*Please provide the name of the high-school from which you will graduate or have graduated.

GPA*Please provide your high-school GPA

ACT ScorePlease enter the highest score you received on the ACT exam.

Achievements*Please list all successfully completed AP courses, all dual-enrollment courses, and significant academic awards.

Potential Major Field of Study*Please write c. 100 words stating your intended major and why you want to pursue that field of study.

Why university?*Please discuss in 100-150 words what you expect from a university education.

Rationale for joining the Honors Program*Please discuss in 100-150 words what you hope to achieve by being a part of the Honors Program.