Honors Program

Apply to the Honors Program

Before applying, read the Prospective Students section, and look through the Current Students section to ensure that you understand both the benefits as well as the requirements of Tech Honors.

APPLY TO THE HONORS PROGRAM HERE »

First-year applicants to the Honors Program should use the form below. The application for transfer or continuing Tech students is posted under Transfer and Continuing Students.

Use this form even if you have earned college credits while still in high school. (Full-time college students should use the application for Continuing and Transfer Students, which will be posted in mid-October on the webpage for that cohort.)

Minimum Requirements

3.5 High school GPA. This threshold does not guarantee admission; applications are reviewed holistically. ACT and SAT scores are not required for your Honors application.

Please note:

Misrepresentation of any information will result in the student's disqualification from admission.
Use of AI or other forms of assistance or plagiarism are forbidden.
Applications must be complete in order to be eligible for review.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until reaching capacity, but no later than the beginning of the term for which the applicant is applying.
The application for admission to Honors must be completed solely by the student.

Apply to the Honors Program here »

Please note: If you wish to be considered for any scholarships and other forms of financial aid, see the Tennessee Tech Office of Financial Aid and complete financial aid materials by December 15.

After You’re Admitted to Honors

After you have received notification that you have been admitted to the Honors program, the next part of your journey begins! You can, if you wish, live in the Honors Residence Hall, apply to be matched with an Honors Big Sib, and begin applying for Honors scholarships — and when you attend SOAR, be sure to attend all Honors sessions to complete the admission process.

Applying for the Honors Residence Hall

If you would like to live in the Honors Residence Hall (Murphy Hall):

- You must use Residential Life's Online Application Process for campus residence halls.
- Spots fill up fast, so applying for on-campus housing early and selecting Murphy (the Honors hall) as your first choice after Honors admission will greatly increase your chance of getting a spot--Honors Housing is a popular choice.
- For more information, see the Honors Housing webpage.

Apply for an Honors Big Sib

Apply to be matched with an Honors Big Sib here. Having a reliable current Honors student who shares your own interests and preferences, and who is there for you when you need them most, can make all the difference in your transition to college life as an Honors student.

Apply for Scholarships

If you are an out-of-state/international student who wishes to apply for the HAS, you must apply for the HAS on Tech's ScholarWeb page in addition to applying for admission to the Honors Program. The HAS is a competitive, limited funding opportunity that does not guarantee an award.

Complete Your Honors Admission

When you come to SOAR: If you've been notified of acceptance to the Honors Program, be sure to attend all Honors sessions to fully complete the admission process. They will be listed on your SOAR itinerary.

Want to visit campus?

See our beautiful campus first-hand and discover the many opportunities the University has to offer. Schedule a campus visit now »

When you register for a campus visit, be sure to indicate the you want to visit with an Honors Ambassador as part of your campus tour. Dedicated and trained Honors students contribute their hard-earned free time to meet with students and parents. Please schedule and confirm a meeting well in advance. The commitment of time and energy by Tech Honors Student Ambassadors reflects their commitment to you, as well as their enthusiasm for Honors!