Contacts:
Ryan Bucher
Honors Co-Coordinator
330-244-3260
rbucher@kent.edu
Dr. Leslie Heaphy
Honors Co-Coordinator
330-244-3304
lheaphy@kent.edu
Apply to Honors Program
Kent State Stark Honors Program Eligibility
It is recommended that you meet the following criteria to be a successful member of the Honors Program: New Freshmen
- High school grade point average of 3.25 or higher
- 3.5 or higher for scholarship consideration
- ACT composite of 25 or above
- 27 or higher for scholarship consideration
- Strong reading and writing skills
- College grade point average of 3.25 or higher
- Strong reading and writing skills
Application Process
Applying to the Honors Program is a simple process which involves an application, essay and letter of recommendation. Having all of these pieces allow the honors coordinators to see more than just grades and standardized test scores.
- First Year (Freshmen) Application (includes Scholarship Application)
- Current Student Application
Honors Curriculum
As an honors student you are not expected to take all honors courses. You may schedule designated honors courses, contract regular courses into honors courses, or create a course of your own design through an approved Individual Honors Investigation. Honors courses demand more class participation on your part, as well as an increase in writing assignments. Because of the small class sizes, more responsibility for learning is placed on you.
Graduation with Honors
Depending on the challenge you choose to pursue, there are different levels of distinction with which you can graduate. By completing the minimum requirements you can graduate with good standing. Or, strive for the highest level and graduate with University Honors! Whatever your aspirations, an honors academic advisor is always near to assist you with reaching your utmost academic potential.
