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Frequently Asked Questions

General Information About the Honors College

Admission Requirements & Application Process

Honors Housing Transfer Applicants

 

Why Honors?
The Honors College curriculum is designed to provide talented and motivated students with more interesting courses suited to your academic skills. Honors courses are smaller than regular classes, and you will have closer contact with faculty. As a group, you will have opportunities to meet regularly with faculty and administrators, get to know them, and have easy access if you need academic advice. The program is designed to make your educational experience richer, not just tougher.

What courses will I take, and will they add extra units to my load?
Each school year, Honors students take honors courses. The courses will fulfill General Education requirements and will substitute for regular GE classes. In some cases, classes may fulfill requirements within your major. In no case will the honors courses add extra units to your overall load.

How can I get more information about the Honors Program?
Feel free to email us at honors@lsu.edu or call us at 225/578-8831. Also, refer to the Contact section of this Web site.

What qualifications do I need to join the Honors College?
Qualifications for the Honors Program depend on whether you're an incoming freshman, a mid-year applicant, or a transfer student. Please see Admissions pages for more information. Admission is highly competitive.

Is there a separate application for the Honors College?
No, the Application for Undergraduate Admission can be additionally used for admission to the Honors College. Simply complete the application and indicate your interest in applying to the Honors College.

I’ve already applied for admission to the university, but I did not apply for admission to the Honors College. How do I change my application?
Students who have already completed the Application for Undergraduate Admission, but did not indicate the option for Honors College admission consideration, may amend their applications by contacting the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 225/578-1175.

Where do I send my transcripts and ACT/SAT scores?
All application materials should be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions along with the Application for Undergraduate Admission. Standardized exam scores must come directly from ACT or College Board to be considered “official.”

I’ve been accepted to the university, but when will I be notified about Honors College admission?
The Honors College admission decision is made separately from and after the university's admission decision. Honors College applications will be reviewed after the November 15 application deadline, and students will be notified of their admission status beginning in mid-December.

Where do I send my essay for my application?
There is no extra essay or writing sample that students must submit. The essay completed as part of the writing component of the SAT or ACT will be used in Honors College admission consideration.

Can I apply for admission to the Honors College after the November 15 application deadline?
We encourage all students to submit a complete application to the Office of Undergraduate Admission before our November 15 application deadline, including high school transcripts and standardized exam scores. Any applications received after November 15 will be reviewed on a space-available basis.

Can I send letters of recommendation and resumes with my application?
While they are not required as part of the application process, letters of recommendation and resumes are accepted and are reviewed as needed.

Must I live in Laville/Acadian Honors House?
While not required, all Honors students are strongly encouraged to live in the Laville Honors House their freshman year. You will live together as a group, meeting other talented students from all colleges on campus. As a group, you will have the opportunity to join special programs for Honors students and will benefit from peer contact.

Does applying to the Honors College make me eligible to live in Laville/Acadian Honors House?
All applicants who wish to live on campus must complete the Department of Residential Life's housing application on their website (www.lsu.edu/housing).  This application may be submitted anytime after completing LSU's  Application for Undergraduate Admission.

If I am accepted into the Honors College, am I guaranteed space in the Laville/Acadian Honors House?
Applicants who are accepted into the Honors College and apply for campus housing (indicating preference for Honors House) by March 8 will receive priority assignment to Laville/Acadian Honors House.

Where do I send my college/university transcripts?
Official transcripts from previous institutions MUST first be sent to the university's Office of Undergraduate Admission.  Additional copies of transcripts may also be sent to the Honors College.

My final transcript will not be available before the Honors College application deadline.  Can I still apply?
The Transfer and Continuing Students' Application must be submitted by the given deadline.  However, transcripts should be forwarded to the university as soon after completion of the last term at the current university.