Incoming Freshmen
The 2020 Honors application opens on July 1. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The priority deadline is November 1.
Incoming Freshmen apply to Honors when they submit their application to the University of Kansas through KU Admissions. Along with the standard application materials required by KU (ACT/SAT scores, etc.), the Honors application requires a resume and a response to one of three essay questions (PDF). Applications will not be reviewed until the student has been admitted to the University. Before applying, be sure to read through our Tips for Applicants.
Already admitted to KU?
Incoming Freshmen who do not apply to Honors through the Admissions website can still apply online once admitted to KU through the Incoming Freshmen: University Honors Program Application.
- Use the latest version of Firefox or Internet Explorer to submit the form. Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge do not support the required Java plugin.
- Before submitting your application, please make sure the Attachments button indicates the correct number of attachments. For example, after attaching one document, the Attachments button will display as “Attachments (1).” After attaching two documents, the Attachments button will display as “Attachments (2).”
- To open a link in another browser, right click on the link and select ‘Copy Hyperlink,’ then paste the link to your alternate browser.
- If you haven’t received your KU ID from Admissions, please contact the University Honors Program at (785) 864-4225.
- Once you’ve been admitted to KU, use your KU ID provided by Admissions to apply to the University Honors Program. The application link is located in the "Already admitted to KU?" section above.
Transfer Students
Transfer students must first submit an application to the University of Kansas through Admissions. After you have been admitted to the University, complete our Current/Transfer Student Application. Please note your application will not be reviewed until you have at least one semester of college grades on record.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and due no later than two weeks before the start of each semester.
Current KU Students
Current KU students should apply online through the Current/Transfer Student Application. Please note your application will not be reviewed until you have at least one semester of college grades on record.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and due no later than two weeks before the start of each semester.
