Eligibility Requirements and Application

The Fort Valley State University Honors Program has a separate admissions process from the university. Students may apply for to the Honors Program and the University simultaneously, but admission to the Honors Program is contingent upon admission to FVSU. Applications must be submitted by the following deadlines:

Fall Deadline: June 15
Spring Deadline: November 1

Applicants must have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of no less than 3.50 on a 4.0 scale. Incoming freshman just joining the University may submit their cumulative high school GPA. Existing FVSU students should supply their FVSU institutional GPA, and they should have completed between 15 and 60 credit hours

Applicants should be prepared to supply the following information:

Full contact information (mailing address, phone number, and email address).
A statement no more than two pages long that highlights their suitability for the program, to be attached to the electronic application.
An unofficial copy of their transcripts (high school transcripts for entering freshmen, college or university transcripts for current FVSU and transfer students) , to be attached to the electronic application.
One letter of recommendation from a high school or college instructor who has taught the student, to be attached to the electronic application.
Submitting the application also constitutes students’ acceptance of the FVSU Honor Code Pledge and an explicit agreement to abide by that pledge.

FVSU Honors Program Application

To apply to the FVSU Honors Program complete a brief electronic application.

All applicants should be prepared to provide upload their letter of recommendation, personal statement, and unofficial transcripts (high school transcripts for prospective students or FVSU transcripts for current University students). These can only be supplied as electronic files, so have them ready.

To see the full program requirements for students admitted to the Honors Program, please see the Program Requirements page.