Admission Requirements and Application

Information about applying to The Honors College

A student must first apply to the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh to be admitted to The Honors College.

The Honors College at UW-Oshkosh is test optional. Our application consists of TWO components:

(1) A brief letter of introduction that includes one’s interest (aside from the desire to boost one’s résumé) in joining The Honors College as well as descriptions of one’s achievements and plans (academic and otherwise). Applicants are welcome to include any additional information about themselves that they believe would be relevant to their candidacy. Please include your letter (250 words or less) in the form below.

(2) A writing sample. The Honors College places heavy emphasis on effective writing, and this is a skill we will help you further develop. Please email a short example of your best work (500 words or less) of any type (a school assignment, a short essay, a creative piece, etc.) to Liz Taylor: taylore@uwosh.edu.

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Take note, Fall 2026 incoming freshmen: High school seniors with 3.75+ GPAs are automatically eligible to join The Honors College. Therefore, because they already qualify, they DO NOT need to submit an application or writing sample. An invitation to join The Honors College is sent to their home address as well as to their email, which they must then acknowledge by a specified date.

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The application (below) is to be completed by students who would like to be considered for admission to The Honors College at UW-Oshkosh.

Honors College Application Form

Name*
(First and last)
Student ID (if known):
UW Email:*
(Please provide an alternative email if necessary.)
Mailing address (include your street address, city, state, and zip):*
Have you declared a Major? Minor? (If you're Undecided, that is fine too.)*
How did you hear about The Honors College? (You may have received an email with an invitation to apply, read or heard about The Honors College, or perhaps a friend, relative, instructor, or community member recommended our program.)
Please compose or paste your letter of introduction here. ***Include your reasons (beyond early registration and your résumé) for wanting to join The Honors College at UW-Oshkosh as well as your achievements and interests—and any other information you would like to include about yourself. Please limit your letter to one page (250 words or less)****

Contact Us

(920) 424-1303

UWOshkoshHonors

@uwohonorscollege

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