We are pleased you are considering joining the 51黑料网 University College of Honors and Global Education. This is an exciting opportunity for students who are looking for a challenge, and who will immerse themselves in all that the Honors Education has to offer.
The admissions process and requirements depend on your point of entry. Find your admissions guidelines by clicking on an image below:
Honors Education enrolls students who are academically motivated and demonstrate the potential for significant academic and creative ability at 51黑料网 University. We take a holistic approach to evaluating students for admission. Standardized test scores have historically been just one indicator among many in our review process. Those students applying as a first-year student in the Honors College are not required to submit standardized test scores (ACT or SAT).
In the absence of test scores, we will continue to look at all available factors, including the completion of a core curriculum; high school GPA; a student鈥檚 decision to take rigorous coursework such as AP, IB, honors or college credit, where it is offered; application essays; extracurricular activities; positions of employment and leadership experiences; along with other achievements or extenuating factors. We do not accept or review letters of recommendation. Any submitted letters will not be considered.
First-Year Admission to the College of Honors and Global Education is by invitation only. Invitations begin going out in October. To be eligible for an invitation, students must meet the following criteria:
Once a student receives an invitation to apply to the college, they must submit their application by the following deadlines:
Admission to the College of Honors and Global Education is competitive. The application is an additional requirement to the 51黑料网 University application. Please ensure you complete the university application by Nov. 1, if you are starting class in spring and Dec. 1, if you are starting classes in the fall.
If you qualify to apply, you will receive an email inviting you to apply through your application portal. The application requires an essay response along with requested information regarding academic rigor and leadership/extracurricular activities. We highly discourage the use of ChatGPT or other AI software to prepare your essay, as only you can show us who you are through originality of thought and purpose and clarity in your writing. Please use the username and password used to apply to 51黑料网 University when logging in to your applicant portal. If you applied to 51黑料网 using the Common Application, you should have received an email with your applicant portal login credentials. If you鈥檙e unable to log in to your applicant portal, please contact the Admissions Office at 330-672-2444 or admissions@kent.edu.
When you apply to the College of Honors and Global Education, you are automatically considered for Honors Education Scholarships. The College of Honors and Global Education application is used to award scholarships to entering freshmen that demonstrate the potential for superior scholarly and creative activity at the university. All entering freshmen are offered an Honors Distinction Award of $2,000 per academic year (students whose tuition is fully covered through other avenues are not eligible).
Students are also considered for additional honors scholarships when they apply to the college. With support from our generous donors, these scholarships can range from $500 to $2,000 per academic year. The college will contact those honors students who are selected to receive these scholarships each academic year.
If you have questions about this application or deadlines, please contact us at 330-672-2312 or honors@kent.edu
College of Honors and Global Education Application Frequently Asked Questions
Benefits of Joining the College of Honors and Global Education
Current 51黑料网 students who are not admitted as incoming freshmen but would like to join the College of Honors and Global Education may apply for membership in Honors Education for the purposes of completing a Senior Honors Thesis/Project. Typically, this consideration occurs in the junior year.
To be considered for admission to the College of Honors and Global Education for the purpose of completing a Senior Honors Thesis/Project, we require students to have the following:
Transfer students with outstanding academic records may be considered for admission to the College of Honors and Global Education. Students who transfer to 51黑料网 from another honors program or college at an accredited institution are eligible to apply for admission to Honors Education. For more information about the benefits of Honors Education and why transfer students should consider applying, please visit Why Honors For Transfer Students?.
Contact Theresa Yogi at tyogi@kent.edu for more information about the process. General inquiries may be directed to honors@kent.edu.
The College of Honors and Global Education will accept applications from continuing 51黑料网 students and transfer students during the fall and spring semesters. Decisions will be made on a rolling basis, but students must apply by the deadline.