The Honors College is a highly selective community of high achieving students. Admission into the Honors College is competitive. Please follow the steps below to apply for admission to the Honors College.

Eligibility Requirements

You must have two of the following:

  • Rank in top 20% of your graduating class
  • An unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.50+
  • A cumulative SAT score of 1100+ (including 550+ in Math & 450+ in Evidence-Based Reading & Writing); an aggregate ACT score of 26+ (including a 24+ in Reading and a 23+ in Math) or satisfactory score on the RVCC Math & English Placement Test.
Application Requirements
  • Honors College application
  • Two letters of recommendation (including at least one from a current high school teacher)
  • 500-word essay
  • Personal interview
  • Application Deadlines
    • Early Admission - February 1
    • Regular Admission - June 1

Admission to the Honors College is highly competitive and students are encouraged to apply as early as possible during their senior year in high school.

Admissions Documents

For High School Students

For Transfer Students