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University of Georgia Honors Program
First-Semester Entry Application
Name
First
Middle
Last
UGA ID Number
Date of Birth
Name Called
Contact Information
Permanent (Home) Address
City
State
County (if in Georgia)
Zip Code
UGA Email Address
Telephone Number
Cell Number
Major(s)
Optional Biographical Information
Colleges and universities are asked by many entities to describe the racial/ethnic backgrounds and other biographical
information of our students and employees. In order to respond to these requests, we ask you to please answer the
following optional questions.
Race / Ethnicity
(Check any that apply)
 American Indian or Alaska Native
 Asian
 Black / African American
 Hispanic/Latino
 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
 White (including Middle Eastern)
Gender
 Male
 Female
Is English your first language?
 Yes
 No
If “no,” please list your first language:
Essays
Please respond to the following prompts. You must respond to each prompt. Each response must be limited to no
more than one page (double spaced, 12 point font, half inch margins). Please print and attach each response to
your completed application.
1. “If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins.” –Benjamin Franklin
Discuss how this quote relates to your life-long goals.
2. Tell us about your transition from high school to the University of Georgia.
University of Georgia Honors Program ∙ First-Semester Entry ∙ 315 Moore College ∙ 108 Herty Drive ∙ Athens, GA 30602
Telephone: (706) 542-3240 ∙ Email: honors@uga.edu ∙ Website: http://honors.uga.edu
The University of Georgia Honors Program is committed to providing reasonable access and accommodations for people with disabilities upon request.
University of Georgia Honors Program
First-Semester Entry Application
Letter of Recommendation (limit one)
Please include one letter from one of your first-semester instructors (either a faculty member or TA). This letter
should reflect your academic abilities and provide insight into ways you can contribute to the Honors Program.
Application Validation
This application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. The thoughts and words expressed are my own. Any
failure to comply with the best principles of academic integrity will result in my disqualification as a candidate for
the University of Georgia Honors Program.
Applicant’s Signature:
Date:
(Electronic signature: By typing your signature on the line above you acknowledge your understanding of the above statement.)
Checklist
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Complete Honors Program application
Essays
Letter of recommendation (limit one)
Application validation (applicant signature)
All required materials should arrive under one cover to the University of Georgia Honors Program. Materials
must be received no later than 5:00 PM on the day of the deadline for consideration. You will receive email
confirmation once your completed application is received. Any applications received after the deadline will not
be considered. Applications received in accordance with the deadline will be reviewed after all grades have been
posted. Meeting eligibility standards does not guarantee acceptance into the University of Georgia Honors
Program.
Hand Deliver to:
The University of Georgia Honors Program
First-Semester Entry Application
315 Moore College
108 Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602
Application decision notifications will be sent to all applicants via their UGA email accounts.
All accepted first-semester entry students are required to complete and submit an enrollment form to the Honors
Program. The enrollment form deadline will be included in the student’s acceptance notification. A deadline that
fall on a weekend will be extended to the following business day. Failure to submit an enrollment form by the
deadline will result in forfeiture of the student’s position in the program.
All accepted first-semester entry students are also required to enroll in and complete HONS 1000H: Introduction
to Honors seminar. Failure to enroll in and successfully complete the HONS 1000H course during the semester
following acceptance into the Honors Program will result in dismissal from the program.
University of Georgia Honors Program ∙ First-Semester Entry ∙ 315 Moore College ∙ 108 Herty Drive ∙ Athens, GA 30602
Telephone: (706) 542-3240 ∙ Email: honors@uga.edu ∙ Website: http://honors.uga.edu
The University of Georgia Honors Program is committed to providing reasonable access and accommodations for people with disabilities upon request.