University Honors Program

First Year Admissions

Incoming college freshman applicants should apply midway through their senior year of high school.

DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL JANUARY 30, 2023 FOR APPLICATION AND ALL SUPPORTING MATERIALS

ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY THAT DATE WILL RECEIVE FULL CONSIDERATION

Admission to Honors is highly competitive and involves a holistic review of each applicant. Students in Honors typically are in the top 10% of their class or have an ACT of 30 or an SAT of 1380.

Application Checklist Incoming First Year Students

• Apply online to Cleveland State University application and indicate your interest in applying to the Mandel Honors college.
• You will be subsequently be prompted to submit the following supplemental materials:
  • An application essay (choice of prompts will be provided). 
  • Two letters of reference are required. Applicants are encouraged to seek letters from reviewers able to comment on the student’s ability to complete honors-level work in their major. 

Please Note: Cleveland State University Honors Program does not interview prosepective students. The college is however willing to meet with prospective students to give them an overview of the program and answer questions. You can set up an appointment by calling 216-687-5559.

Click here if you are interested in learning more about Honors

https://go.csuohio.edu/register/info