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ODU's Honors program selects talented and motivated students to participate each year.

New Incoming Students
Incoming first year students must meet the requirements below.
- Have a minimum 3.7 high school GPA and 26* ACT.
- Complete an application.
- Submit an essay and a teacher recommendation.
*Honors will suspend requirement of an ACT/SAT this year.

The Honors Application deadline for new incoming students entering ODU in the fall of 2021 is Jan. 22, 2021.

Submit Honors Application
Transferring Students
Transferring students must meet the requirements below, and have at least four semesters remaining at ODU to apply.
- Have a minimum 3.5 GPA
- Complete an application
- Submit a letter of recommendation
The Honors Application deadline for transfer students entering ODU in the fall of 2021 is Jan. 22, 2021.

Submit Honors Application

Columbus State (CSCC) Students
If you are currently enrolled in the CSCC Honors program, in lieu of filling out an application, please email honorsprogram@ohiodominican.edu to set up a meeting with Honors Program Director Dr. John Marazita.
Current ODU Students
Current student can apply to the Honors Program if they have at least four semesters remaining and meet the following requirements.
- Have a minimum ODU GPA 3.5.
- Complete an application.
- Submit a recommendation from a professor with whom you have studied for a least one semester.
Submit Honors Application

Current Program Members

Students admitted to the program remain in good standing by:

Completing a 10-credit hour program of honors courses.
Maintaining a 3.0 GPA.
Completing a student-designed honors project under the direction of a faculty mentor and in consultation with the Honors Director.

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