To apply to the Wilkes Honors College online, students need to submit both an FAU online application and an Honors College online supplemental application.
If you prefer, you may instead download and mail in the Honors College Supplemental Application form.
Thank you very much for your interest in the Honors College. If you need any assistance with the application process, please contact us at hcadmissions@fau.edu, or phone 800-920-8705.
Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION FORM
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Selection: The Honors College will admit students whose scholastic performance and abilities demonstrate an active approach to learning and the potential for academic growth. Selection decisions will be based upon the academic record in a college preparatory curriculum, the SAT or ACT, the candidate’s writing skills as demonstrated through an original writing sample, school and community involvement, liveliness of intellect, capacity of leadership, and the ability to benefit from an honors education.
Academic Preparation: Qualified applicants for admission will have a minimum of 19 academic units in high school, including the following subjects: English (4 units), mathematics (3-4 units), social studies (3-4 units), natural sciences (3-4 units, 2 must contain labs), foreign language (2 units, 2 must be in the same language), and electives (4 units).
Grade Point Average Requirement: The high school grade point average is calculated using only grades for academic courses. Honors, Advanced Placement, AICE, and International Baccalaureate courses receive additional weight in the calculation of grade point average. Official high school and college transcripts can be sent electronically or mailed to the University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
Test Score Requirement: Results from either the SAT or the ACT are required for applicants with less than 60 hours of college credit.
Writing Sample: The writing sample should be a typed assignment written for a recent class. The original work with grade and teacher comments must be submitted. The writing sample should reveal a high level of communication and critical thinking. It should be academic paper, not a piece of creative writing. Mail to: Office of Admissions, Wilkes Honors College, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458; or scan the writing sample and email it as a pdf attachment to hcadmissions@fau.edu.
Résumé: Applicants are required to submit a résumé of their extracurricular activities, community involvement, honors and awards, and employment. Applicants may complete the final section of this form in lieu of a formal résumé, email the résumé as an attachment to hcadmissions@fau.edu, or mail a separate résumé to Office of Admissions, Wilkes Honors College, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458
Letters of Evaluation: Two letters of evaluation are required. At least one of these must be from a counselor or teacher. Mail to: Office of Admissions, Wilkes Honors College, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458. |
