2023 Honors College Application

Nova Southeastern University's Farquhar Honors College provides a value-added experience for highly motivated and high-achieving undergraduate students through curricular and co-curricular programs and activities. Membership is by application only and is restricted to top students in each major.

Academically motivated students are encouraged to apply. Interested, qualified students must complete and return this application, with responses to the two essay prompts below, which will be reviewed by a faculty committee.

Applications are reviewed on a continuing basis. Applications must be received no later than May 1, 2023 for new/prospective students. Applications from current NSU students must be received no later than March 1, 2023. You will receive email communication with notification of a decision regarding your standing in the Honors College.

Please complete this application.
To submit your application properly: fill out the form below to completion, attach your essays as a .PDF or .DOCX file, and then click "submit." After submission, you will receive an automated confirmation email with a copy of your application. If you do not see the confirmation email right away, check your spam or junk folder. 

Please respond to both essay questions and be sure to indicate which response is for which essay question. Responses should be thorough and creatively reflect your strengths and personality. Each essay must be typed, approximately 250 words each, and submitted with this application. You may attach your essays using a .PDF or format. Please do not include your name on your essay pages.

1. If something were to fall from the sky, what do you wish it would be and why?

2. Statement of Intent: Identify five (5) Honors Courses* you plan to take. Explain how the courses are connected and how they will support your Honors College goals. Additionally, list two (2) Honors faculty* you would like to work with and explain why you would value working with them.

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