Transfer Student Application Questions
To apply for admission to the Honors College as a transfer student, complete the general admissions application to Georgia Southern University or through the Common App.
After you have successfully submitted your general admissions application, you will use the login for your application status check page to complete the Honors College application. We highly encourage students to complete the Honors College application while completing the application for admission, however, it is possible to complete the Honors College application at a later date. You will be able to access the Honors College application through your Application Status Check page on the “Honors College Application” tab. You will only be able to submit that application once.
The Honors College seeks scholars interested in research, change agents interested in engaging local and global communities, and individuals seeking to explore their curiosity and express their creativity. Participation in the Honors College is not a reward for past achievement; rather, we examine past achievement to better understand the potential in the individual applicant. Essays, college grade point averages, and a record of seeking challenges and taking on responsibilities help us better understand the whole person behind the application.
We will not consider transfer applicants’ high school records; rather, we will review the college record. Transfer applicants need to have at least a 3.3 GPA in their college courses, a record of engagement while in college, and an essay. Admission is competitive as we have many more strong applicants than available spaces in the College.
Incoming transfer applicants to the Honors College who apply by January 15, for fall admission only, will be considered for an Honors Transfer Scholarship, a $1,500/year scholarship.
Spring Semester Application Deadline (to be considered for Honors College admission): December 1
Fall Semester Priority Application Deadline (to be considered for the Honors College and scholarships): January 15
Fall Semester Final Application Deadline (to be considered for Honors College admission): May 1
Students must be both fully admitted to Georgia Southern University and complete the Honors College application by the appropriate deadline to be considered. Applications will be reviewed after each deadline.