Current Rowan Students
Current Rowan Students
Admission Requirements for Current Rowan Students
Thank you for your interest in joining our Honors community. The Martinson Honors College is for academically motivated and curious students who want to participate with others in rewarding and enhanced educational experiences. The undergraduate experience in Honors is personified by our motto, “think, thrive, share.” We develop socially and civically-minded leaders active in participation and service within and beyond Honors, while our innovative and interdisciplinary curriculum, alongside extracurricular activities, fosters an understanding and appreciation of cultures and the arts.
We welcome current Rowan students to apply in the fall semester for spring semester entry. Current students are not eligible to apply for fall semester entry into Honors.
Questions about the Honors Application process can be directed to honors@rowan.edu or 856-256-4775.
Admissions FAQs
Who is eligible to apply?
- Students who can actively participate in our program for a minimum of four (4) semesters (fall and spring terms)
- Students who are enrolled in full time in-person undergraduate programs
- Students must be able to incorporate at least one (1) Honors course into their first semester in Honors in order to be fully accepted into the program
- Students who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Students in their first semester at Rowan who do not yet have a GPA are welcome to apply and may be offered conditional admittance pending review of their fall semester grades
How do I apply?
Spring 2027
Complete the Martinson Honors College Spring 2027 Application for Current Rowan Students.
The application opens on October 1st and closes on Sunday, November 1st, 2026 at 11:59pm.
Although it is not required, we highly recommend you attend an information session prior to applying.
You will receive a confirmation email upon submission. If you do not receive confirmation, your application was not submitted successfully.
What are the deadlines to apply?
Spring 2027 Application
The Martinson Honors College Spring 2027 Application for Current Rowan Students opens on Thursday, October 1st, 2026 and is due as early as possible, but no later than Sunday, November 1st, 2026 at 11:59pm.
All applications will be reviewed by the Honors Admissions Committee during the month of Novemeber. All spring 2027 decisions will be sent via email in early December.
What are the program requirements?
- Maintain your status as a full time student in an in-person undergraduate program at Rowan University
- Complete the Honors curriculum (typically one in-person Honors course per semester)
- Complete the Honors co-curricular participation requirements each term
- Earn a 3.5 cumulative GPA by graduation
Honors Application Things to Consider
- Application materials should be the student’s own work; the use of generative AI is strictly prohibited. The Honors Admissions Committee reserves the right to deny any application violating this policy.
- Applicants should take time to review and properly respond to the essay prompts. We recommend that applicants draft their response in a separate document prior to submission.
- All applications will be reviewed by the Honors Admissions Committee during the month of Novemeber. All spring 2027 decisions will be sent via email in early December.
- Please note that the registration process for spring 2027 classes occurs prior to applicant decisions. Accepted students will be placed into a spring 2027 Honors class by the Honors advisors by January 2027.
- You will receive a confirmation email upon submission. If you do not receive confirmation, then you did not submit your application successfully.
Honors Application Information Sessions
Want to learn more about Honors & our application process?
Join us for an Information Session!
Attending an Information Session is not required but it is highly encouraged!
Friday, September 25th at 2pm in Student Center Room 121
Wednesday, October 14th at 9:30am in Student Center Room 153
Thursday, October 29th at 11am in Student Center Room 153
