Transfer Application

Applications are now open for students starting in Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026. To be eligible for Spring 2026, you must submit your application before December 14, 2025.  All decisions will be made by early January.

This application requires responses to five essays, an unofficial copy of your transcript from your previous college/university, and an updated resume. We suggest you prepare these documents prior to starting the application. Here are the five essay questions. Your responses all have specific character limits-- not word limits. If you are unable to submit the application, one or more of your essays are likely over the limit.

1. Why do you want to join the University Honors Program? Which aspects of the program resonate with you and why?  (1500 characters)
2. Describe a personal or professional goal that is important for you to make strides toward prior to graduation. How will participating in the University Honors Program uniquely contribute to your progress? (1500 characters)
3. Describe a time when you failed or an experience that was a significant challenge to you. What did you learn from it? How have you applied those lessons since? (2000 characters)
4. The vision of the University Honors Program is “Developing students into global citizen scholars who lead innovative efforts toward solving the world’s complex problems.” Identify a complex issue or problem that you have interest or involvement in at any scale. Describe how you envision yourself continuing to pursue this through projects, organizations, or other initiatives during your undergraduate experience. Why is this an important issue for you to pursue? (2000 characters)
5. What is the most important skill, unique perspective, or impactful experience you have not been able to highlight in your essays or resume? How does this experience differentiate you from other candidates? (1200 characters)

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