First-Year College and Honors Program Applicants:
Spelman College employs the Common Application for admission to the College. Students who meet the minimum requirements will receive an invitation to apply.
Honors Program selection is competitive among students meeting the following minimum requirements:
The academic year 2022-23.
Students with a strong academic record and demonstrated commitment to her own intellectual development will be invited to apply for the Honors Program. Any student that has achieved a high school GPA of at least 4.0 will receive an invitation. Prospective Honors Program applicants must apply in the Early Decision or Early Action application rounds. Those who are invited will be required to submit an additional essay, provided in the invitation.
In evaluating each applicant, the Honors Program Committee considers:
· Demonstrated commitment to her own intellectual development;
· Strength of her academic program;
· Organization and clarity of her independently produced writing samples;
· Two letters of recommendation from faculty, advisors, and other knowledgeable persons.