CNS Honors Transfer Application

Apply for CNS Honors

Thank you for your interest in our CNS Honors Programs: Dean's Scholars, Health Science Scholars, and Polymathic Scholars.


To complete your application, you will need to submit your required application essay and upload a resume. A letter of recommendation from a college or university math or science professor is required and should be sent to cnshonorstransfers@austin.utexas.edu. All materials must be received prior to the stated deadlines.


Applications for Fall are due July 31st, 11:59 pm Central

Applications for Spring are due December 15th, 11:59 pm Central


It is recommended that you compose your essay response in a different document and then copy and paste it to the application when you are ready to apply.

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In 350 words or less, respond to the following prompt: How will you benefit from participation in this

community? How will you contribute to this community?

Use the following file naming convention: Last name, first name, program, resume (ex: Doe, Jane, HSS, Resume)

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Letter of Recommendation

A letter of recommendation from a UT math or science professor should be sent to cnshonorstransfers@austin.utexas.edu by July 31st for Fall admission or December 15th for Spring admission.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact cns.honors@austin.utexas.edu