The Williams Honors College (WHC) welcomes applications from intellectually curious, self-motivated students like you who have demonstrated an ability to excel and are seeking opportunities to distinguish themselves at The University of Akron and onward.
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Every student admitted to WHC is awarded an Honors Scholarship, on top of any other academic scholarships awarded at UA. Also, every admitted Honors student is considered for a host of additional scholarship opportunities for WHC students.
Honors students with extensive leadership experience may wish to apply for the Honors Complex Emerging Leaders Community. This is a residential community of students with leadership background, independent of college major, who are housed near each other on the fifth floor of the Honors Complex.
Participation in the community requires an extra application. See the details and the application for the Emerging Leaders Community.
Consideration for admission to WHC will be on the basis of a holistic review. First consideration will be given to students with the following academic credentials:
Deadlines: Similar to general UA deadlines, well-qualified students are encouraged to apply well before the deadline dates.
Application: Follow the steps below to apply as a new freshman to the WHC.
Consideration for admission to WHC for transfer students:
Scholarships for transfer students: You may be eligible for a renewable Honors scholarship of up to $2000.
Deadlines:
Consideration for admission to WHC for current UA students:
For questions or more details on how to apply as a current UA student, contact the Williams Honors College Admissions Office to make an appointment.
For admissions questions
Sarah Psihountakis
Associate Director of Admissions
330-972-6261
sas107@uakron.edu
Contact the Honors College
Phone: 330-972-7966
Email: honors@uakron.edu
Address: 180 S. College St.
The University of Akron
Akron, OH 44325–1803
(see on campus map)