Any prospective student interested in joining the Honors Program is welcome to apply after they have been accepted to DePaul University.
Freshman Honors Application
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Freshman Honors Admission Criteria
We practice a holistic admission strategy, carefully examining each student's entire application and high school record for the qualities and achievements that indicate a good fit for the Honors Program.
While we do consider GPA, class rank, submitted test scores, and writing samples, the most important quality in a DePaul Honors student is a demonstrated passion for learning and a proven commitment to community involvement.
Honors classes are taught as in-person seminars, most of which take place on the Lincoln Park campus; thus, students who are in fully online degree programs are not eligible to participate in the Honors Program.
Apply to the Honors Program as soon as you are admitted to DePaul.
The first-year Honors Program application deadline has been extended to Monday, April 3.
February 1 – Priority deadline
March 20 - Final deadline*
June 1 – Final deadline for Music and Theatre students
*Except in the case of Music and Theatre students, applications received after April 3 are only reviewed on a space-available basis.