Eligibility
Westminster’s All-College Honors Program values intellectual achievement, curiosity, creativity, leadership, and service. To qualify for the program, students must meet the following criteria:
High School Seniors:
- Minimum 3.75 high school GPA
- Recommendation letter
- Completion of online application
- Final candidates will be asked to participate in a face-to-face or virtual interview
Application Process for High School Seniors:
- Acceptance to the All-College Honors Program requires a complete and successful application to Westminster College.
- Following successful application to Westminster, students with a 3.75 minimum GPA will be notified by email of their eligibility for Honors.
- Online applications to join the Honors Program are due by January 1.
- Decision notifications will be communicated by March 1
Sophomores at Westminster College:
Students may also apply to join the Honors Program after their first semester at Westminster. These students begin the program in the fall semester of their sophomore year. To be eligible for sophomore-entry, students must:
- Earn a minimum GPA of 3.7 in the fall semester at Westminster;
- Write a short essay; and
- Receive recommendations from all professors in the fall semester.
Students who earn a 3.7 GPA in their first semester will be contacted by the Honors Program Director at the beginning of the spring semester with instructions on how to apply.
