For first-semester freshmen, the high school GPA must be at least a 3.5.  If the student has taken the ACT, we look for a score of at least 24. If the student has taken the SAT, we look for a combined 1100+ SAT (Verbal and Math). Some exceptions apply. 

For current college students, the minimum requirement for entry into the program is a 3.4 college GPA.  

To apply:  

• Interested students may contact their campus director for more information (see information below). 
• Qualified Joint Enrollment/Accel students are welcome to take Honors courses—just as they would any other course at GSC—even if they do not plan on completing the program.

Please send inquiries to:

Dr. Anastasia Turner, Assistant Honors Director- Gainesville Campus (Anastasia.Turner@ung.edu)

Dr. Matthew Horton, Assistant Honors Director - Oconee Campus (Matthew.Horton@ung.edu)

Dr. Steve Smith, Honors Director- Dahlonega Campus (Stephen.Smith@ung.edu)

To complete the program, students must maintain an overall 3.2+ GPA and take at least four honors courses (for an Associate's Degree) or eight honors courses (for a Bachelor's Degree) before graduation.  In addition, students in the Honors Program will participate in community service and Honors activities each semester. Completion of Honors courses, along with active involvement in service and Honors activities, will be recognized on the student’s transcripts by the designation “Honors Scholar.”