The Monroe College Honors Program is aimed at the most promising incoming students and the highest performing continuing students.  It is geared for students who are insatiably curious and love to learn. Honors students are characteristically eager to take calculated academic risks and readily engage in academic discussion, debate, research and writing. 

Eligible students may initiate the application process themselves, or they may be referred by a member of the Monroe College community (faculty, student or staff).  New students are referred by the Director of Admissions or the Director of International Programs.  Applicants will be evaluated for admission into the Honors Program by the Academic Dean in consultation with the Honors Board.  The Honors program Application requires basic demographic information, completion of several essay questions, and a recommendation from a faculty or academic administrator.

• A strong record of achievement in their high school or previous college (with no more than 60 transfer credits from a previous institution)
• Recommendations from a guidance counselor or faculty
• An outstanding Admissions essay and interview
• Strong results on the Monroe College placement exams in English and Mathematics
• A record of leadership and involvement in extra- and co-curricular activities in their previous school.

• High Academic Standing -cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Superior writing, analytical ability, critical thinking skills
• Excellent recommendations from Monroe College faculty
• Strong Honors Program interview
• A record of leadership and/or positive involvement in the campus community

Students who are not enrolled in the Honors Program may petition to take an Honors Course.  This requires a grade point average of 3.5 and approval of the chair of the Honors Board.