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Political Science Honors Program

Admission to the Honors Program

Rising Sophomores:

Apply through the University Honors Program

Admission requirements include a 3.4 total GPA and admission depends on space availability.

Application forms are available from the Honors Program and should be submitted to the Honors Office.

Rising Juniors:

Application requires meeting the University's requirement for honors admission and additional requirements approved by the Department of Political Science.

University Requirements

  • 3.4 total GPA
  • Faculty Evaluation Form and Letter
  • Resume
  • Statement of interest
  • Transcript
  • Major Consent Form

Political Science Requirements

  • 3.5 GPA in Political Science or closely related classes (based on a minimum of 4 classes)
  • Two-page statement of scholarly interest
  • Following specific instructions for Faculty Evaluation Form and Letter

Students interested in applying to the honors program should arrange an appointment with the Professor Pressman before preparing any application materials or requesting any recommendations.  Students will be asked to submit all documents to Professor Pressman prior to obtaining major consent.