First Year Students

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First Year Students

Admission Requirements for Incoming First Year 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.

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 have been accepted into their selected major for Fall 2027 to Rowan University by 2/6/27
    • Any questions regarding your general application should be directed to your Undergraduate Admissions Counselor or admissions@rowan.edu 
  • Students who can actively participate in our program for a minimum of four (4) semesters (fall and spring terms)
  • Students who are applying to in-person, first-time undergraduate programs
  • Students must be enrolled full time
  • Incoming high school students with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.50 or higher
How do I apply?

Step 1: Receive your acceptance to Rowan Unvierstiy by February 6th, 2027. Any questions regarding your general application should be directed to your Undergraduate Admissions Counselor or admissions@rowan.edu 

Step 2: If you meet the eligibility requirements (see “Who is eligible…” above), you will be sent an invitation via email with a link to apply.

Step 3: Submit your Honors Application as early as possible but no later than Sunday, February 28th, 2027. The application includes two 300 word essays and asks you to choose a letter of recommendation for review. The recommendation letter has to be a letter included in your common application. 

Step 5: Your completed Honors Application and recommendation letter are reviewed by the Honors Admissions Committee. Once reviewed, you will receive a decision via your application portal. Decisions will be released on a rolling basis but no later than April 1st, 2027.
What are the deadlines to apply?

Students interested in the Honors program must have been accepted to Rowan University for fall 2027 by February 6th, 2027. Students who have been accepted into their selected major and who have an unweighted GPA of 3.50 will be invited to apply. The invitation and link to apply will be sent via email. 

The Honors Application is due as early as possible, but no later than Sunday, February 28th, 2027.

What are the program requirements?
  • Enroll as a full time student at Rowan
    • Must be enrolled in an in-person undergraduate program
  • 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 where AI is utilized.
  • A critical component of the Honors Application are the essay responses. Applicants should take time to review and properly respond to the essay prompt. We recommend that applicants draft their response in a separate document prior to submission.