Applying to UHC

Application Deadlines & Notification Dates

First Year Students (entering from high school)

Early round application deadline: Applications received by midnight on November 1^st

Applicants will be sent a UHC admission decision letter in the mail by December 31^st

Primary round application deadline: Applications received by midnight on February 1^st

Applicants will be sent a UHC admission decision letter in the mail by March 31^st

The UHC application deadline for first year students was February 1st and no late applications will be accepted.

Transfer Students (transferring to OSU from another college or university)

Applications accepted between Sept 1^st and March 15^th

Applicants will be sent a UHC admission decision letter in the mail by April 30^th

Current OSU Students (already enrolled at OSU)

Applications accepted between Sept 1^st and March 15^th

Applicants will be sent a UHC admission decision letter in the mail by April 30^th

First Year Students – Students applying to the UHC directly from high school for fall 2013 admission will apply by filling out the Honors College application section of the OSU undergraduate application for admission.

Transfer Students - Students transferring to OSU from another college or university who wish to also apply to the UHC for fall 2013 admission will apply by filling out the Honors College application section of the OSU transfer student application for admission.

* Note: First year or transfer students who applied to OSU without filling out the Honors section can still apply by submitting the Honors College application. All information needs to be filled even if the questions are duplicated from the OSU application.

Current OSU Students – Students who are already enrolled at OSU and wish to apply to the UHC for fall admission will apply by filling out the Honors College application on the UHC web site.

International Students – International students applying to the UHC will fill out the Honors College application.

Minimum Criteria To Be Considered for UHC Admission

First Year Students (entering from high school)

3.75 cumulative un-weighted high school GPA OR

1820 on the SAT OR

27 on the ACT

Transfer Students (transferring to OSU from another college or university)

3.5 Cumulative transfer GPA

Current OSU Students (already enrolled at OSU)

3.5 Cumulative OSU GPA

UHC Application Checklist

Identify which type of UHC applicant you are and make sure you meet the minimum UHC application criteria before filling out the appropriate application.
Apply to the UHC either as part of the OSU application (first year and transfer students) or on the UHC web site (current OSU students only)
Make sure OSU Admissions receives official transcripts and SAT/ACT test scores (first-year students only)
On the UHC application you will be asked to provide:
- Written responses to both UHC essay questions (200-250 words each). Note: Essay questions are updated each year. See below for this year’s essay questions.
- A list of Extracurricular Activities, Leadership Positions, and Awards. (Note: This information is also required on the Scholarship Application portion of your OSU application.)
- Optional: If there are additional circumstances or experiences you feel might provide insight into your potential, please explain in your own words in a single page or less
- Answer the UHC scholarship questions (first year applicants only)*

*All admitted students will have the chance to be considered for UHC scholarships. First year applicants need only to fill out the additional UHC scholarship questions on our UHC application. Students applying to the UHC while currently attending OSU or transferring to OSU from another college or university will be invited to apply for UHC scholarships if admitted.

Selection Process

Though similar, the selection process for UHC admissions is separate and distinct from selections for OSU scholarships. Due to enrollment constraints,UHC selections are extremely competitive. While many applicants will meet the minimum criteria for UHC admission, not everyone will be selected.

Selection criteria for an incoming first-year student is based on cumulative un-weighted high school GPA, SAT or ACT scores, and responses to essay questions. The essay responses are weighed on an even scale with GPA and test scores, so special consideration should be given to this component of the application. The strength of courses taken in high school and personal or academic attributes that will enrich the Honors community may also be considered.

For college transfers or current OSU students, selection criteria are based upon the applicant's college GPA and their essay responses. Personal or academic attributes that will enrich the Honors community are also considered.

2012 Average Accepted UHC Student Statistics

3.95 cumulative un-weighted high school GPA OR

2000 on the SAT OR

31 on the ACT

3.8 cumulative transfer or OSU GPA

2013 UHC Application Essay Questions

OSU and the University Honors College seek students with a diversity of interests and perspectives who possess the capacity and motivation to excel. Essays are an important part of your UHC application and should represent your polished writing. Answer each question succinctly, but with enough detail for the selection committee to get a better sense of your competencies (250 words per question). Both essay questions must be answered

Describe a unique, unusual or meaningful tradition that you have experienced with your family, friends or community. What does this tradition mean to you?
If you could meet with any fictional character at any location or time, who would you choose, what would you do and why?

Fees

There is no fee to apply to the University Honors College.
Once admitted students pay a differential tuition fee each term. The differential tuition for the UHC is currently $310 per term. If you expect to be off campus for one or more terms, this fee can be waived. Contact the UHC office for more information on this process.

If you have any questions contact us at honors.college@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-6400