Honors Program Application

Thank you for your interest in the Honors Program at Puget Sound.

The program is for students interested in a challenging intellectual experience in and outside of the classroom. Honors students complete the college’s core curriculum in a residential cohort, participate in off-campus activities, and write and present a senior thesis.

To be considered for the Honors Program, you must submit additional short answer responses by Feb. 15.

All fields are required. Please note you will not be able to save your work on this application; it must be completed in one sitting and cannot be modified after being submitted.

Honors Essays

1. If you could add one book to the Honors Program reading list, what would it be? Tell us why you selected that book, focusing on how and why you found it intellectually engaging, and how you believe its ideas would relate meaningfully to books already on our list and benefit the Honors learning community. (300 words)

2. The Honors Program at Puget Sound is not just about academic achievement; it's about developing a strong intellectual and social community within the larger community of our campus. Please tell us why that prospect appeals to you, and what unique interests, perspectives, or other qualities you would draw on to help shape that community. (250 words)

Your Information

Please use the same email address and name that you used on your Common Application.

Email Address

First Name

Preferred First Name

Last Name

Birthdate

In addition to this application, you must submit your Common Application and all other required admission materials to be considered for the Honors Program by Feb. 15. You can submit this application before you submit your Common Application.

Common Application ID