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Eligibility Requirements

To apply for the ATU University Honors Program, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a graduating high school senior and admitted as a first-time, entering undergraduate student on the ATU main campus.
  • Have a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.50.
  • Meet at least one of the following additional criteria:
    • Be in the top 10% of your high school graduating class, OR
    • Have a minimum ACT Composite score of 27.
  • Important: You must first be admitted to Arkansas Tech University before applying for the Honors Program.

How to Apply to the ATU University Honors Program

To be considered for the University Honors Program at Arkansas Tech University, please follow the steps below.

  • Complete the Online Honors Application by December 15 (12:00 NOON CST).
  • Apply for Early Admission to the University: You must first apply for admission to ATU and be admitted to the university.
    • An early admission file must include:
      • A completed undergraduate admission application.
      • A current high school transcript showing a qualifying GPA and ACT/SAT score.
      • If using class rank to qualify, it must be documented on your transcript.
    • Please note: It may take up to a week to receive your acceptance and login information.
  • Create Your OneTech Account: You must log in with your new atu.edu email to access the Honors application. 
  • Proof of Critical Writing Skills:  Submit an original essay of 300–500 words on one of the appointed prompts. Note: Essays must be your original work and should not have been submitted for scholarships or competitions.)

 

Application Review Process:

    • Files for admitted students with completed Honors applications will be reviewed starting at noon on December 15.
    • Interview invitations will be sent via TECH email, so check your email regularly.
    • Interviews will take place during January.
    • Notifications of next steps will begin after January 1.

Scholarship Consideration:

The University Honors selection process is highly competitive. Students who apply for the program will also be considered for regular academic scholarships. Accepted students will receive a University Honors Stipend in addition to other scholarships.

Important Notes:

    • The Honors application cannot be saved and resumed later; it must be completed in one sitting.
    • Late applications are not accepted
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Essay Prompts: 

You will be asked to copy and paste a typed essay of 300-500 words on one of the topics below on the application. Please do not submit an essay that has been used for a scholarship or essay competition. Please submit your own, original work. Choose only one topic for your essay response.

  1. Write a thank-you letter to someone in your life. Express your gratitude, and detail what you appreciate and why it is important to you.
  2. Write a response to this statement: "I intend to change the world by...".
  3. Write a response to this statement: "The one thing I failed at was..." and explain how the experience changed your outlook.