UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
Send completed applications to:
UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
P.O. BOX 751
PORTLAND, OR 97207-0751
Name__________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________
City_____________________________ State__________ Zip_____________
Telephone_ __ E-mail_______________________
PSU ID # (if unknown, please provide date of birth)________________________
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) Scores: ___________CR ___________Math
ACT Composite Score (if no SAT scores): ____________
Anticipated Major at Portland State__________________________________
If you are currently in High School:
High School_______________________ Graduation Date_________ GPA______
Will you earn college credit or AP credit before entering PSU? ___________
Estimated # of credits:______________
Transfer students:
College previously attended: _________________________________________
Credits earned__________ GPA__________
Activities:
Please provide a list highlighting your extracurricular activities, leadership positions, and awards.
Honors Program Scholarships:
First Year students:
All first-year admitted students are considered for UHP scholarships. However, we ask that you answer the questions listed below so that we can best match students to our scholarships.
Current PSU and Transfer Applicants:
Current PSU and transfer applicants will have the opportunity to apply for PSU scholarships if admitted. Applications for PSU tuition scholarships are available April 1st - June 1st.
PSU Scholarship Questions (First Year Applicants Only)
Are you a National Merit semi finalist or finalist?____________
Will you (are you on track to) graduate in the top 10% of your high school class?________
Are you a Viking Scholar?___________
Are you a first-generation college student?____________
Additional Materials:
The Honors Program will review transcripts and test scores as needed for each applicant. Test scores (SAT and/or ACT) and transcripts should be sent directly to general admissions at Portland State University in a timely fashion as per instructions on the PSU application. You do not need to send a separate copy of your transcript or test scores to the UHP.
Housing:
Are you interested in receiving information about our Honors living/learning community?___________
Essays:
Portland State and the University Honors Program seek students with a diversity of interests and perspectives who possess the capacity and motivation to excel. Essays are an important part of your Honors application and should represent your polished writing. Answer each question succinctly, but with enough detail for the selection committee to get a better sense of your competencies (250 words per question). Both essay questions must be answered.
Essay question 1: What was your most important learning experience and why?
Essay question 2: Today, for the first time in history, half of the world's population live in cities. What are the implications of urbanization for the environment, social policy or culture?
If there are additional circumstances or experiences you feel might provide insight into your potential, please explain in your own words in a single page or less.