ADMISSION TO HONORS
New First-Year Students
New first-year applicants to the University of Maryland are automatically considered for admission to University Honors when they apply by the preferred November 1 deadline. There is no separate addendum or special application for University Honors.
Invitations to University Honors are extended to students who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and promise. Students' applications are carefully evaluated on the basis of academic achievement in high school, rigor of their high school program, test scores, application essay, letters of recommendation, and participation in extracurricular activites.
University Honors welcomes a nationally and internationally diverse group of students each year. There is no quota for in-state versus out-of-state students. For fall 2008, first-year Honors students entered with an average weighted high school GPA of 4.28 and an average SAT score of 1400 (math + critical reading).
Information and Questions
For further information or questions about admission to University Honors, please see our Prospective Student FAQ page or contact Traci Dula, our Admissions Coordinator.
