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Honors College Application Instructions

  1. Read all the instructions, as well as the application, and think about your answers. Remember that the admissions committee reviews hundreds of applications each year. Because our application process is competitive, superficial answers typically are not helpful to the admissions committee.
  2. Confine your answers to the space provided. Please do not attach resumes or other materials. Remember that the number of activities listed is generally less important than the quality. Consider listing those activities that show leadership, creativity, or a sense of responsibility in the community.
  3. Answer the essay questions carefully and thoughtfully. The essay questions allow the admissions committee to gauge your critical thinking and writing skills. This is a portfolio application process. Your answers to the essay questions weigh heavily in the admissions decision. Please proofread your work.
  4. Deadline: Because this is a rolling admission process and there are limited spaces in the Honors College, students who wait until the final deadline to send an application reduce their chances of being admitted.
    • We begin rolling review and admission September 1, 2009 and continue through application packets postmarked by February 1, 2009. The earlier you are accepted to the Honors College, the better your chances to take full advantage of the university’s opportunities, such as assignments to June orientation sessions and Honors residence halls.  You may apply to the Honors College before you apply to the university.
    • Only complete packets will be reviewed. Each portion of your portfolio must meet the deadline.
    • Current Texas Tech students and Transfer students should email the Honors College at HONORS@ttu.edu for information regarding deadlines and admission during the Spring 2009 semester. These applications may be held until Fall semester grades are posted (for TTU students) or sent to us in an official transcript (transfer students). Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.400 or better to apply to the Honors College. Letters of recommendation should be from college instructors.
    • Late applications: Postmarked after February 1, 2010. Any applications postmarked after February 1 will be reviewed only on a space-available basis. Allow at least 8 weeks processing time (plus holidays) from the date your complete application is received. Notification of admission results will be sent by mail—we cannot answer “status” requests by phone.
  5. Mail, do not fax or email, your application to:
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    • Texas Tech University
      Honors College BOX 41017
      103 McClellan Hall
      Lubbock, TX 79409-1017
      *We recommend using delivery confirmation*
  6. Before sending your application, check to see that you have:
    • Filled out the application completely (typed or word-processed)
    • Proofread your answers
    • Enclosed two letters of recommendation, each with a signed Honors College recommendation form, waiver question answered, and sealed in a signed envelope. Do not send more than two letters of recommendation.
    • Provided us with an email address so that we can notify you upon receipt of your completed application (if no email address is listed, notification will be sent by mail)
    • Enclosed your high school transcript and (if applicable) college transcripts; college transcripts are not required for “dual-credit” enrollment that is also reflected on the high school transcript. Include your transcript even though you may have sent them to Texas Tech.
    • Signed the application and attached a photo (the photo is optional). Retain a copy of your application for your records.
    • Included the application fee of $25 (check or money order to TTU Honors College) or proof of qualification for a TTU fee waiver.
    • Any application that does not include all of the items listed above, or that does not follow the application format (e.g., the inclusion of separate resumes) will not be reviewed.