Liberty University Honors Program

The Liberty University Honors Program offers a unique opportunity for gifted and talented students to reach their highest intellectual and creative potential in a supportive, Christian environment. With guidance from dedicated and highly qualified Honors faculty, students can thrive academically and personally.

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Eligibility Criteria

For High School Students:

• A minimum GPA of 3.50 (unweighted)
• SAT score of 1330 (critical reading and math) or an ACT score of 28

For Transfer or Current Liberty Students:

• Fewer than 60 college credits
• Minimum GPA of 3.50

Program Benefits

Graduation Recognition

Graduating from Liberty University’s Honors Program comes with several forms of recognition, underscoring the students’ achievements:

Transcript Notation

University transcripts will reflect all Honors coursework completed.

Honors Graduation

Students who meet all program requirements and successfully complete a Senior Honors Thesis or Project will have this distinction noted on their diploma and receive an Honors Scholar certificate.

Commencement Acknowledgement

The Liberty University commencement program will list all Honors Scholar graduates.

Honors Medallions

Graduates will receive a special medallion to wear at Commencement. These medallions are distributed at the Senior Honors Thesis party. Students unable to attend can collect their medallions from the Honors Program office afterward.

Early Registration

Honors students enjoy early class registration, competitive scholarships, and smaller class sizes (15:1) in general education Honors seminars. Over 40 Honors seminars are available, focusing on discussion and higher-level critical thinking skills, taught by senior faculty, 90% of whom hold doctorates.

Upon reaching junior status, students can petition for one Honors course per semester (up to three total) within their major, allowing for enriched academic projects agreed upon by both the professor and student.

Completing a Senior Honors Thesis is particularly beneficial for those pursuing graduate studies, as many institutions require a writing sample. Recent Honors theses are published on the Digital Commons website.

Scholarships

The Standard Honors Scholarship: $4,000 annually

The National Merit Finalist: Full tuition, room, and board

The National Merit Semifinalist: Full tuition

The National Merit Commended: Full tuition

All 740 accepted Honors students receive the $4,000 annual scholarship for up to four years. National Merit Finalists receive full tuition, room, and board, while Semifinalists and Commended students receive full tuition. A good certification from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation is required. For more details, visit the FAQs page.

Honors Housing

Honors students may opt to live in designated Honors housing on the eighth floor of Commons One, with 84 female and 70 male beds available. Living on this floor is optional, and space is limited.

The Honors Program offices are located nearby on the third floor of the Jerry Falwell Library, within the Scholars Commons area, providing an ideal space for studying and socializing.

Application Process – Deadline: March 1

Students are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria and apply early in the spring semester, as the number of Honors scholarships is limited.

Application Guidelines:

For High School Students For Transfer and Liberty Students

Review Dates:

• November 1
• December 1
• February 1
• March 1

Dr. Nutter will select approximately 50 students per review cycle. Applications not accepted initially will automatically be considered in subsequent reviews.