Ready to start your legacy as an Honors Wildcat? Take the next step by applying to the W.A. Franke Honors College.
Admission to the Franke Honors College is highly selective. We seek well-rounded, high-achieving students to join our community. If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply.
CHOOSE THE CATEGORY THAT BEST DESCRIBES YOU
Incoming First Year Student
Are you preparing to graduate from high school? Or have you recently earned your high school diploma or GED but are not enrolled in college? You are considered an incoming first year student.
Transfer Students
You are considered a transfer student if you have completed 12 or more units of coursework at a community college or university since graduating high school.
International Students
If you are not a U.S. citizen or do not yet hold U.S. Permanent Resident status, you are considered an international student.
Current Wildcats
Are you currently studying at Arizona and interested in joining the W.A. Franke Honors College? Learn about the application process.
ADMISSIONS AVERAGES
To give you an idea of our typical admissions profile for an incoming W.A. Franke Honors College first-year student, below are the averages for fall 2021:
- 3.92 unweighted core high school GPA
- 9-12 Honors/AP/IB classes taken in high school
However, please keep in mind that we look at a wide variety of factors in addition to GPA and course rigor in making admissions decisions, including extracurriculars, leadership, service, and other areas of involvement.
HONORS PROSPECTIVE STUDENT BROCHURE 2022-2023
Curious about what makes the University of Arizona Honors College distinct? Learn more about how you can receive an interdisciplinary education at a Tier One Research University.
If you have trouble accessing the information in these documents for disability reasons, please contact honors@email.arizona.edu.