Admissions
The Honors College encourages all qualified applicants to apply to the Honors College by the WKU Scholarship deadline of January 15. Honors College applications are considered for competitive admission in the incoming freshman class of 300 students on a rolling basis, and current or transfer students on a space-availability basis. Honors College admission is separate from WKU Admissions and WKU Scholarships.
Prospective Student Checklist (PDF)
Get our comprehensive list of all the applications, forms and deadlines you need to have on your radar during your senior year of high school.
Application
Are you ready to apply? The Honors College looks forward to reviewing your application soon!
Eligibility for First-Time Freshmen
View the current requirements to apply for to the Honors College as a high school senior.
Current and Transfer Student Admission
Current WKU students and transfer students are evaluated on a space availability basis. View the requirements for transfer admission.
Decision Timeline
The Honors College encourages applicants to apply by January 15. However, earlier applications are preferred. Applications submitted after January 15 will be considered only as space in the incoming freshmen class of 300 students allows. View the full decision timeline.
Freshmen Class Profile
Come join the community of scholars that makes up the Honors College at WKU. View the statistical makeup of our current freshmen class.
Admissions Blog
Find up-to-date information about the Honors Admissions process as well as views from current WKU students on our blog.
WKU Admissions
Honors College applicants must first be admitted to WKU for general admission. Remember to complete your WKU Application for Admission early. Learn more on the admissions website.
