In order to be eligible for the Great Books Honors College, students must meet the following requirements.

New Students - Students desiring to enter the great books honors college must:

• Complete a short application,
• Have a high school GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale),
• Score at least a 27 on the English component of the ACT or at least a 580 on the verbal component of the SAT, and
• Receive written confirmation of acceptance via e-mail or postal mail. 

Continuing Honors Students

After entering the College, students desiring to continue must:

• Establish a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00 during the freshman year and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 until graduation. A student whose cumulative GPA fails to meet this standard will not automatically be released from the program. That student's record will be reviewed term by term, and membership may be continued provided the student shows steady progress in raising the GPA to 3.00 and remains in good standing with respect to the other points listed below.
• Comply with the University handbook regarding conduct and behavior.

To graduate from the Honors College, students must:

• Complete the four core course with a 3.00 or greater GPA.
• Complete the two contract courses related to major.
• Complete the Senior Thesis/Project.

Every semester, the Honors College staff reviews the records of students who plan to graduate at the end of that term. A student who is a member in good standing at the time of that review will graduate as a member of the Honors College, with Honors College affiliation noted in the graduation program.