Honors College Application

DEADLINE FOR ALL HONORS COLLEGE APPLICATION MATERIAL IS April 1^st

Please note: Application for admission into the Honors College cannot be considered until you are conditionally admitted to Bluefield State University. The Bluefield State University Admissions Office must have your application, which can be found here, and your current academic records or transcripts. International students should have their academic records or transcripts translated using a credentials service.

International (Non-U.S. Citizens) Students Applying for Admission to the Honors College

Be advised that International Students (Non-U.S. citizens) have special application requirements for Bluefield State University and the Honors College itself, including verification of English language proficiency and transcript translation. Please thoroughly review the application requirements here. You may also contact the Office of Admissions at (304) 327-4066.

Nota Bene: Applications are not accepted for programs of study beginning during spring terms. Applications are not accepted from students possessing 31 or more degree equivalency credits.

Name(Required)

First Name Middle Initial Last Name

Starting Semester at Bluefield State(Required)

Type of Student(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

Phone(Required)

Gender(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

County(Required)

Email Address(Required)

High School or Secondary School(Required)

School City(Required)

School State/Province(Required)

Year of High School or Secondary School Graduation(Required)

Month of High School or Secondary School Graduation(Required)

Will you be the first person in your family to graduate from college?(Required)

Yes

Is anyone in your immediate family a graduate of Bluefield State, if yes, enter the name and relationship below?(Required)

Yes

Immediate family graduate relationship

Immediate family graduate name

What academic program do you plan to pursue?(Required)

Test Scores

*Be advised that minimum standardized test scores are required for admission to the Honors College program. For admission to the program, the applicant must have earned a 3.5 GPA (BSU 4.0 GPA scale) and must meet the following minimum standardized test placement requirements for (one of) the following SAT, ACT, or Accuplacer tests: S.A.T. 1250; an A.C.T. score of 26 or an Accuplacer score of 276-300. You may submit this application without test scores, but your final admission requires certified equivalent test scores submitted to the Office of Admissions. You may request an Accuplacer testing session by contacting the Counseling and Advising Center at (304) 327-4444.

SAT Composite Score

ACT Composite Score

Accomplishments, Awards, and Service

Please list all of your accomplishments and awards you have earned during high school, and the year(s) for which you were recognized.(Required)

Please list all of your community service and volunteer activities during your high school years, and the year(s) you served in that role.(Required)

Have two references submit confidential letters of recommendation to honors@bluefieldstate.edu. At least one reference must be the applicant’s teacher, professor, academic advisor, or academic guidance counselor. Letters from friends, family members, and personal acquaintances will not be accepted. Recommendation letters must be submitted in PDF or Word file format.

Once your application to the Honors College has been received, you will be sent an email with instructions for submitting the Honors College admission essay which is required to complete the application materials.

Please note that your application for admission into the Honors College cannot be considered until you are conditionally admitted Bluefield State College. To be considered for conditional admission the Bluefield State College Admissions Office must have your application and your current high school transcript on file that clearly shows your ACT or SAT score. Have two references submit confidential letters of recommendation to honors@bluefieldstate.edu. At least one reference must be the applicant’s teacher, professor, academic advisor, or academic guidance counselor. Letters from friends, family members, and personal acquaintances will not be accepted. You will be sent an email with instructions for submitting the Honors College admission essay which is required to complete the application materials.

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