Current Student Applicants

Apply to the Cormier Honors College (Internal Applicants)

The Cormier Honors College (CHC) invites motivated Longwood students to apply for admission as internal applicants. To be considered, students must submit all required application materials by the published deadline.

To be considered, students must submit all required application materials by the published deadline and have a minimum of a 3.25 GPA.

Application Requirements

1. Current Résumé
   Submit a current résumé that highlights your academic experiences, involvement, leadership, service, and employment.
   
   Applicants may begin with the CHC Résumé Template (doc) and modify it as needed to reflect individual backgrounds and experiences.
   
   
2.  Academic Plan
   Complete the 4-Year Academic Plan (doc) outlining the courses you intend to take through graduation
   
   The plan may follow any anticipated timeline to graduation (for example, a 3-year plan) and be a minimum of 120 credit hours.
   
   Plans must include:
   Civitae coursework
   Major and/or minor requirements
   All eight required Honors courses
   A study away experience
   Any electives required for degree completion
   
   
3. Personal Statements
   Applicants must submit two personal statements, each a minimum of 300 words.
   
   Personal Statement 1: Fast Forward
   Reflect on how participation in the Cormier Honors College will shape your academic experience and future goals. The Honors College is a community of engaged students who value curiosity, challenge, and meaningful impact.
   
   In your response, address the following:
   Why are you applying to the Cormier Honors College?
   How do you anticipate Honors coursework and experiences will influence your time at Longwood and beyond?
   
   Personal Statement 2: Select One Prompt
   Choose one of the following prompts:
   
   Curiosity
   Describe an experience, interest, or idea outside the classroom that sparked your curiosity. How did you pursue learning more?
   
   Identity
   What would your personal theme song be, and how does it reflect who you are?
   
   Interests
   Imagine you are competing on Jeopardy! College Week. What six categories appear on your dream board, and what do they reveal about your interests?
   
   
4.  Reflection Requirement (If Applicable)
   Students who will be juniors in the term of application should contact honors@longwood.edu to determine whether additional materials are required.
   
   Students who will be freshmen or sophomores do not need to submit a reflection.

Application Deadlines

Submission Instructions

Email the completed application, including all required materials, to honors@longwood.edu  by the appropriate deadline.

Cormier Honors College Requirements

Students admitted to the Cormier Honors College must meet and maintain the following requirements:

• Complete eight Honors courses prior to graduation
  • At least three courses must be at the 300 level or higher
  • Honors CTZN 410 is required and counts toward both the eight-course requirement and the 300-level requirement
  • Students must enroll in at least one Honors course every other semester to demonstrate satisfactory progress
• Maintain a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA
• Maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA in Honors coursework
• Complete a Longwood-approved, credit-bearing study abroad or Brock Experience
• Complete an annual summer reflective assignment on the Honors Canvas page