Thank you for your interest in the Lewis Honors College. We are excited that you are considering taking this step! The Lewis Honors College application is included in the main UK Admissions Application or the Common Application - you can use either to apply to the Honors College. By completing the additional Honors essay included in the application, the Honors selection committee of academic professionals will receive and review your application holistically.
First-Year Admission
Admission Criteria
When determining an applicant’s strengths the Lewis Honors College considers the following:
- strength of application essay
- academic preparation
- level of involvement and leadership
- awards and recognitions
To best support students, the Lewis Honors College does not require applicants to submit standardized test scores. Any student with a strong academic record should apply.
In alignment with the mission of the Lewis Honors College, students strive to increase their depth of thought, think critically, cultivate ideas, and successfully articulate their opinions in an organized and coherent manner. The selection committee looks to see that Honors applicants have begun honing such skills, and therefore the essay responses carry a large amount of weight in the admission process.
Important Dates
The deadline to apply to the Lewis Honors College is midnight (EST) on December 1, 2024*.
| Apply for Honors Admission | Honors Decisions Released | Honors Residential Experience Room Selection Begins** | Register for Orientation |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1* | Mid-February | March | May 1 |
*If a deadline falls on a weekend, the deadline is extended until 11:59 p.m. Eastern time the following Monday.
**For admitted Lewis Honors College students.
Essay Prompt
In 500 words or less, please answer the following prompt: Kentucky is one of four states that is a Commonwealth. The term means the state is for the common good. What do you consider to be for “the common good” and how do you hope to use your life experiences, challenges, uniqueness, and intellect to contribute to the common good in your community, as you define it?
