Application Process

Applicants must have:

• Completed at least 50 credit hours upon entering the program
• A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25, including transfer credits
• A minimum psychology coursework grade point average of 3.4, including transfer credits
• No convictions of honor code violations
• A willingness to commit to three consecutive semesters of honors coursework and completion of a thesis

Application Requirements

A completed Honors Application Form

Faculty recommendation, to be completed by the faculty member and emailed directly to Dr. Jennifer Brielmaier.

A 500-700 word typed, double spaced essay discussing relevant experiences, possible research interests, future goals, and reasons for wanting to participate in the Honors Program.

Official copies of transcripts from all educational institutions attended. 

Everything must be submitted to by the official deadline of the last Friday in October. Courses will begin in the Spring.

Submit your application to Dr. Brielmaier in 2045 or online to jbrielma@gmu.edu