Remarkable opportunities. Esteemed faculty. Inspiring community. All that’s missing from the W.A. Franke Honors College is you.
In order to apply for the W.A. Franke Honors College, you must complete the University of Arizona admissions application. Be sure to select “Yes” when prompted about your interest in the W.A. Franke Honors College. You will then have the opportunity to add your supplemental honors materials directly into the general UA application.
The W.A. Franke Honors College utilizes a holistic evaluation process when reviewing applicants for Honors admission. The following factors will be considered in evaluation:
- Academic history (core coursework and academic rigor through the end of your sixth semester)
- W.A. Franke Honors College essay (max. 500 words)
- Activities and Honors section of University of Arizona admissions application
- Up to three optional supplements (ex: formal activities résumé, letter of recommendation, writing sample, portfolio of work, etc.)
Review our application process
In addition to the U of A application, the Franke Honors application requires:
- A W.A. Franke Honors College-specific essay
- An activities résumé
A Note About Test Scores
SAT and/or ACT scores are not considered for students applying to Honors. The W.A. Franke Honors College is test-free, so even if scores are submitted to the University of Arizona we will not see them in Honors applications.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us at 520-621-6901 or honors@arizona.edu
Ready for What’s Next?
If you feel like the Franke Honors College is the place for you, apply to the University of Arizona today and let us know you’re interested in becoming a Franke Honors Wildcat.