Honors Program

What is the UPIKE Honors Program?

The University of Pikeville Honors Program is a selective academic community for high-achieving and highly motivated students from all undergraduate academic disciplines. The program is designed to enrich the undergraduate experience by offering enhanced academic opportunities, leadership and professional development, and a close-knit community that supports students’ success inside and outside the classroom. The program is based on three core principles: Scholarship – Leadership – Community.

Students in the Honors Program grow not only as scholars, but also as community leaders prepared to make a meaningful impact at UPIKE and beyond.

Admissions Process

Eligilibility:

• Incoming freshmen (current high school seniors) who have a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Current freshmen and sophomores (including UPIKE or transfer students) who have a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale are also invited to apply.

Application reviews will be conducted by the Honors Program Admissions Committee. In determining an applicant’s strengths, the committee will consider the following:

1. Strength of the applicant’s written essay
2. Academic achievements
3. Demonstration of leadership
4. Participation in extracurricular activities
5. Awards and recognitions

The Honors Program will begin accepting applications for admission on April 1^st,. Applications will be accepted through August 1^st. Application reviews will be conducted by UPIKE faculty members serving on the Honors Program Admissions Committee. Students will be notified of their program admission status via email by August 15th.

To learn more about the program, please contact one of our directors: