Idaho State University Honors Program Application ~ First-Time, First-Year Student Application
Admission Criteria
MUST have a minimum unweighted high school GPA of 3.6
-OR-
SAT Total Score of 1200 or better.
ACT Composite Score of 25 or better. (No super-scoring.)
Please note: For admittance to the UHP students must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree and attend the ISU campus in Pocatello.
Applications should be complete (all material submitted) by January 15 for priority consideration for the following Fall Semester.
To be considered for the Honors Scholarship Package - applications must be submitted by July 1st for Fall entry
Please note that seats are typically filled with priority applicants by March. If you apply after January 15, UHP seats and scholarships may no longer be available and your application may be placed on a waitlist. We encourage you to apply early!
Once you have completed your application to both Idaho State University and the University Honors Program (using the two separate application forms) your application to the Honors Program will be processed and put into the queue to be reviewed by the UHP Director.
The UHP Director will begin to review applications after January 15 and priority applicant decisions will be sent by email no later than the end of March. If accepted to the UHP, you will be notified by email with instructions of how to confirm your seat in the University Honors Program and accept the Honors Scholarship Package.
By checking the box below you indicate that you understand that If you submit your application after July 1st, Honors seats may be filled and you are NOT eligible for Honors scholarships.
You may submit your application to the University Honors Program after you have applied to ISU. But you must be accepted to ISU before being admitted to the Honors Program.
Please check the box to indicate that you have submitted your application to ISU.
There are a limited number of scholarships and seats in the UHP.
After July 1st we will continue to accept UHP applications, however, Honors seats may be filled and you are NOT eligible for Honors scholarships.
You are required to upload files of some of your application materials.
Upload PDF or image files only.
Use the following format to name your files:
(your last name and first name initial)_(document type)
Examples:
DoeJ_PersonalStatement.pdf
DoeJ_ActivitiesList.pdf
DoeJ_BSUTranscript.jpg
Attach files using the FILE UPLOAD BOX near the end of the application.
Use the name you used to apply to ISU
If you have a nickname or alternative name that you go by, please let us know.
Check the box if you are not a United States citizen.
If you are an international student living outside of the United States, you need to provide only your region/city/province and country of residence.
Include the area code: (xxx-xxx-xxxx)
You may select more than one method.
Select the semester you intend to start attending ISU as a first year undergraduate student.
GPA; Test Scores; Dual Credit/Early College Courses; Transcripts; Leadership and Community Experiences
Enter your unweighted cumulative GPA
No super-scoring. If you have taken the ACT more than once, enter your highest score only. Leave blank if no score to report.
If you have taken the SAT more than once, enter your highest score only. Leave blank if no score to report.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. These can be screenshots or PDF files. You may submit multiple files. Attach files using the FILE UPLOAD BOX near the end of the application.
Check the box below to show you have read this statement.
These may be courses that are in-progress, courses or AP Exams you anticipate taking in a future term, and AP Exam scores that are not included in your transcripts.
If there are early college/dual credit/dual enrollment courses, please include the school, course number, and grade.
BSU, ENGL 1101, A
NNU, COMM 101, in progress
AP Calculus 1 Exam = 4
AP Calculus 2 Exam = in progress
List/Describe your leadership and community experiences below.
Attach a file using the FILE UPLOAD BOX near the end of the application.
Other notes:
We will consider both the content of the statement, and the writing quality and style.
If your GPA or test scores are below the stated minimums, please address that in your personal statement.
Attach your Personal Statement file using the FILE UPLOAD BOX located below.
Check the box below to acknowledge that you read these instructions.
One Letter of Recommendation is Required.
The letter must come from a non-related high school teacher, official, or individual (e.g., principal, assistant principal, counselor) who can speak to your academic abilities.
It is your responsibility to inform the letter writer to email the letter to honors@isu.edu with your name in the subject line.
Provide the name of the person who will write your letter of recommendation.
Provide an email address for your referee.
FILE INSTRUCTIONS
(your last name and first initial)_(document type)
You can upload files of your leadership experience, club involvement, transcripts, and personal statement here.
You can upload as many as 10 PDF or image files.
Paper documents can be sent by postal mail to:
Idaho State University
University Honors Program
921 S. 8th Ave., Stop 8010
Pocatello, ID 83209-8010.
You can also email files of your required documents to: honors@isu.edu.
*Your name must be in the subject line of the email.
The following questions are intended to allow you to provide us with additional information about yourself. These questions are optional, your responses will not be considered as part of your admittance decision to the Honors Program, and your answers are confidential. Only approved Honors staff will see your answers.
You are a first generation student if neither of your parents have earned or completed a four year college or university degree (e.g., a Bachelor's Degree).
If you are a First Generation Student, please check the box below.
Select all that apply or write in an answer.
If you are accepted into the Honors Program, you will be assigned to a trained Peer Mentor. Typically we match you to a Mentor based on your Degree/Major (e.g., biology, psychology, health science, business, etc.).
However, if you prefer to be matched with a Peer Mentor based on similar identities (such as gender identity, race, ethnicity, and/or sexuality) or lived experiences (such as low-income, first generation college student, or first/second generation immigrant) please let us know in the space below.