Apply to the Honors Program
Honors can be for incoming first-year students, students transferring to Tech, or current Tech students. It's important that you navigate to the section that describes you, since you must use the correct version of the application to be considered for the Honors Program.
Make sure you understand the benefits and requirements of the Honors program prior to submitting an application.
> For Transfer and Continuing Students
For First-Year Students
If you're coming into Tech full-time as a first-year college student, you must meet the following requirements to be considered:
- Have a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Submit an application that demonstrates intellectual drive, curiosity, creative thinking, open-mindedness, and empathy
Submit your Honors First-Year Student Application being sure to follow all instructions. If you have questions during the application process, please email us at honors@tntech.edu.
Standardized test scores are currently optional for admission.
For Transfer and Continuing Students
If you are transferring to Tech from another university or are a current Tech student who wants to apply to the Honors program, you must meet the following requirements to be considered:
- Have an institutional GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Have completed 12 or more credit hours as a full-time college student
- Have at least 4 full-time semesters remaining before graduation
If you meet the requirements and would like to apply to our program, you must follow these steps to be considered:
- » Download and fill out the planning form.
Use the Honors Transfer and Continuing Student Planning Form to create a plan for fulfilling the 22 credit hour requirement for Honors.
For more information about the Honors credit requirements and what is currently offered, visit Earning Honors Credit. Check your major's curriculum requirements and talk to your advisor during this process.
- » Download and fill out the application.
Complete the Honors Transfer and Continuing Student Application to apply to the Honors Program. Be sure to follow all instructions.
Keep in mind that we want more than basic information in this application--we want to know you! Be yourself and be honest. Do not use AI.
- » Submit your completed planning form and application.
Email all completed documents to honors@tntech.edu using the subject "Transfer/Continuing Application."
- » Have questions or need help?
Email honors@tntech.edu and a member of our team will contact you soon!
After Applying
We will contact you via email after reviewing your application. The process takes time and depending on current Honors students' needs, we may not respond immediately, so please be patient. If you would like to check on the status of your application, please contact us at honors@tntech.edu.
We look forward to meeting you!
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