Cato 317
Phone: 704.687.7197
Fax: 704.687.3116
Email:
The University Honors program
is a subset of the Honors College.

Prospective Students: Applying

Any student admitted to UNC Charlotte or currently enrolled at UNC Charlotte may apply to the University Honors Program.

Applications are accepted throughout the year according to the following schedule.

Applications completed by	Decision Notification by
For Spring 2010 Term
October 14	October 28
November 12	December 3
For Fall 2010 Term
January 7	February 4
February 11	March 11
March 18	April 8
April 15	May 6
May 13	June 3
Applications completed after May 13 will be considered on a space available basis. Only completed application packets will be reviewed. Please be sure your letter of recommendation has been sent. When all seats are filled at any time during the application process, applicants will be notified and placed on a waiting list.

The application packet consists of three parts: the application form (accessed below); a personal statement; and a letter of recommendation.

The personal statement describes events, projects, and significant experiences already accomplished. These might include academic experience, personal challenges, travel, and community service. It describes goals and expectations the writer has for his/her university career at UNC Charlotte.

The letter of recommendation should be from a person who knows your academic abilities and can describe why he/she expects you to be successful in honors courses as well as community service projects. Letters of recommendation should be written on school letterhead and sealed.

Print an application for admission to the University Honors Program. If you cannot download the print application form, please contact our office at 704.687.7197.

You may send your completed application packet by mail or fax:

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
9201 University City Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
Cato 317

Fax: 704.687.3116

Additional information and details are available at the University Honors Office at 317 Cato Hall or call 704.687.7197.

Successful Applicant Qualifications

Applicants are interested in being actively engaged in community service and maximizing the enrichment and academic opportunities for a purposeful undergraduate career in the Honors Program and at the University.

Students admitted for Fall 2008 Profile of students admitted to the University Honors Program for Fall 2009

College and transfer students admitted to UHP in Fall 2009 earned at least a 3.0 GPA in college courses.

High School applicants are usually in the top 10% of their graduating class and have an average SAT score of 1780.