Admission to the Honors Program

New Students

High school seniors, graduates and LLCC students who have earned fewer than 12 semester hours of college credit must meet the following requirements:

  • high academic achievement demonstrated by class rank, GPA, ACT/SAT test score (minimum ACT composite score of 25 or a 1200 on the SAT), and awards and honors; and
  • two letters of recommendation from the student’s former or current high school teachers; and
  • a 300- to 500-word essay describing personal and career goals and explaining in what way participation in the Honors Program would help reach them; and
  • a list of awards, honors and other accomplishments.

Continuing Students

Applicants who are currently enrolled at LLCC and have earned more than 12 semester hours of college credit must meet the following requirements:

  • a 3.50 GPA;
  • high academic achievement demonstrated by awards, honors and other relevant information; and
  • two letters of recommendation from the student’s former or current college instructors; and
  • a 300 to 500 word essay describing personal and career goals and explaining in what way participation in the Honors Program would help reach them; and
  • a list of awards, honors and other accomplishments.