Csomay Honors Program Application

The Csomay Honors program serves UIU’s most exceptional students with unique opportunities in and out of the classroom. Members of the Honors program are among UIU’s most motivated and highest-achieving students and enjoy a range of benefits as part of membership in the program, including:

An annual Honors scholarship
Unique coursework that empowers Honors students to utilize their creativity and explore their own personal interests and aspirations
Research opportunities and funding to attend and present at academic conferences
Opportunities for travel, service learning, and community engagement
Membership in a community of like-minded students and faculty to support you throughout your time at UIU and beyond
Special recognition at graduation upon completing the program and highest distinction that will help you stand out in the job market or in applying for graduate, law, or medical school

Applicants to the Csomay Honors program are admitted based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, and life experience. Applicants generally have a GPA of 3.5 or higher; students in the 3.25-3.49 range are also encouraged to apply. Standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, etc.) are not required but may be presented if the applicant chooses. We welcome students who bring unique life experience and have been involved in extracurricular organizations and community service.

If the Csomay Honors Program is right for you, complete our online application below. Please include contact information you will check so we can contact you with instructions on how to proceed.

If you have questions, please contact Honors program chair Dr. Matt Foy at [email protected].

All fields with an asterisk (*) must be completed to process your request.

Your Contact information

*First Name

*Last Name

*E-mail address (required)

*Phone Number

*Mailing Address (P.O. Box or Street)

*City

*State

*ZIP

Country

Your Academic Background

Grade Point Average

High School Coursework

Please provide the years of high school coursework completed the following areas, along with the highest level course you completed:
Note: (each answer is limited in length to 150 characters)

English

Math

Science

Social Studies

Foreign Language (which language)

AP or dual credit courses taken where college credit has been/will be received

Other University/College courses taken (and where)

Your Achievements, Accomplishments, and Goals

Please tell us about your academic accomplishments, such as awards, scholarships and other achievements.

Please tell us about your extracurricular accomplishments (for example: club or organization membership, school or club athletics, academic or artistic organizations):

Please tell us about your record of volunteering, community service, employment, or other important life experiences. You may also use this space to tell us anything about yourself that speaks to your character or potential for high achievement at UIU:

Please tell us about your goals for life after graduation from UIU. How will graduating from the Csomay Honors program empower you to achieve your goals?

Interview or Essay

The second part of the application process involves either:
- A short essay response
- Or a brief interview over Zoom with the Honors chairperson or members of the Honors Advisory Council

Please indicate your preference:

Short Essay ResponseInterview

Please provide your contact preference and any contact information at which we can reach you to arrange an interview.

Essay
Graduates of the UIU Honors Program have a broad, interconnected and ever evolving view of the world. They are adaptable, self-motivated individuals who constantly challenge their assumptions about the world and their role in it. They have developed the capability to be innovators and leaders in a dynamic global community.

With this mission statement in mind, please explain in a concise essay (approximately 2,500 characters) what you would bring, from your experiences, background and interests, to Upper Iowa's Honors Program? What would you hope to gain from being a part of the program?

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