Centennial Honors College

Honors Eligibility

Entering Freshmen

Be admitted to WIU and satisfy A or B below:

A. 3.75 overall high school GPA (based on a 4.0 scale)

B. Meet two of the following criteria:

  • 3.4 high school GPA (4.0 scale)
  • 24 ACT/1160 SAT
  • Top 15% of high school graduating class 

Don't meet the above requirements but believe you're a good fit for Honors? Submit the following with your application (Word, pdf or txt files):

  • Submit a 300 word essay discussing your personal and academic experiences that have prepared you to be successful in meeting and maintaining the Honors College graduation requirements. Use specific examples of experiences you believe make you a strong candidate for the Centennial Honors College.

Transfer and Current Western Students

  • Be admitted (or currently attending) WIU
  • 3.4 GPA (4.0 scale) with 12 or more semester hours earned
  • Honors credits from other institutions may transfer (requires course syllabi)

Don't meet the above requirements but believe you're a good fit for Honors? Submit the following with your application (Word, pdf or txt files):

  • Submit a 300 word essay discussing your personal and professional experiences that have prepared you to be successful in meeting and maintaining the Honors College graduation requirements. Use specific examples of experiences you believe make you a strong candidate for the Centennial Honors College.