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University Honors Program – Upper Division

Competitive applicants should be in the position to complete their honors degree requirements in their major in approximately two academic years. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 15TH

Admissions Criteria

Students must meet ALL of the following criteria:

  • A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above in all college-level coursework
  • A rigorous curriculum overall in the major
  • Commitment to completing honors work in the major
  • Completion of 60 earned semester hours by the end of the semester in which the student is applying
  • Completion of most general education requirements by the end of the semester in which the student is applying

 Application Checklist – EXTERNAL Upper Division applicants

  • Apply online to Cleveland State University and indicate your interest in applying to the Mandel Honors College.
  • You will subsequently be prompted to submit the following supplemental materials:
    • An application essay (prompt will be provided). 
    • Two letters of reference are required. Applicants are encouraged to seek letters from reviewers able to comment on the student’s ability to complete honors-level work in their major. 

Application Checklist – INTERNAL Upper Division applicants (currently attending CSU)

Internal applicants should complete the application in this link: https://forms.office.com/r/JBkdx3f40G

Click here if you are interested in learning more about Honors, OR if you have previously submitted your application to CSU and did not indicate interest in Honors.

https://go.csuohio.edu/register/info

All application materials must be submitted by MARCH 15TH

Note:

  • Applicants to Mandel Honors College must be pursuing their first bachelor's degree. Students who already hold a bachelor's degree are ineligible for consideration.

  • Mandel Honors College only admits students to programs once per year for Fall semester.