Admissions
Entering Freshmen:
‘High Pass’
on application essay and at least one of the
following:
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ranked in top 10% of
graduating high school class
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minimum high school GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale
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minimum
ACT score of 25
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minimum
SAT score of 1100
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portfolio,
if appropriate, of significant works demonstrating excellence
in creative activities.
Exceptional cases will be considered. Interested
students with a GED
are encouraged to apply.
Transfer Students:
‘High Pass’
on application essay. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (
based on a 4.0 scale) in transferable courses.
Up to six credits earned in a similar Honors Program may
be considered for transfer into the NEIU Honors
Program. Petition for transfer courses must be
evaluated by the Honors Curriculum and Standards Board.
Enrolled
Students:
‘High Pass’ on application essay. Minimum GPA of 3.5 in
courses numbered 100 and above.
Honors
Scholar Program:
Individuals may enter the Honors Scholar Program in one
of two ways:
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Successful completion of Honors Student Program and
declaration of an academic major; or
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Declaration of an academic major, Junior standing,
cumulative GPA of 3.5, and a ‘high pass’ on the
Scholar’s-level application essay.
Students applying via the second option will be asked to
respond to an essay question that will allow them to
demonstrate their critical thinking and writing skills.
Application
forms:
Application
forms to any part of the program are available under
"Forms/Documents".
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