Eligibility

All students who wish to participate in the Honors Program must be admitted to Missouri Southern.

Incoming freshmen are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following criteria:

an ACT composite score of 28 or above
an SAT score (CR + M) of 1300 or above
a GPA of at least 3.5 (on a 4-point scale) in high school course work AND all ACT subject test scores at or above the ACT College Readiness Benchmark Score (English 18, Mathematics 22, Reading 21, Science 24)

An application form, essay, and two letters of recommendation from teachers or others who are familiar with the student’s academic potential are required. Promising candidates will be invited to an interview with one of the Directors of the Honors Program.

Current MSSU Students

Students who have completed one to four semesters of course work with a grade point average of at least 3.5 may apply for admission into the Program. If the student is admitted into the Honors Program, he must complete a transitional semester where all the requirements of the Program must be met before he becomes eligible for any scholarship associated with the Honors Program. Completion of the 26-credit Honors curriculum will be required to complete the Honors Program.

Transfer Students

Students who have completed an Honors program at an accredited two-year institution may also apply, and if admitted, may be eligible to transfer in some Honors credits. If an articulation agreement does not exist between MSSU and the two-year institution, the Honors Program will evaluate each case individually.