Prospective Global Honors Students

The mission of Global Honors Program (GHP) at Lock Haven University is to engage distinctly qualified students in an enhanced learning experience unique to the University and other educational institutions. The Global Honors Program fosters close student-professor interaction, provides invaluable peer interaction, instills leadership values, and introduces students to the aspects of a global world. The Global Honors Program achieves this through small, discussion oriented classes; opportunities for close working relationships with professors; specialized peer groups; enhanced study abroad opportunities; and globally-focused events and opportunities.

Overview: The Global Honors Program recognizes and promotes academic excellence. We traditionally attract the top 5% of students, as determined by important measures such as high school GPA, class rank, SAT, or ACT scores. Accordingly, our admissions deliberations prioritize academic credentials.

Incoming Freshmen:  We are seeking students who have a 3.5+ GPA, an SAT score of 1220+, and graduate in the top 20% of their high school classes. Priority consideration is given to applicants who meet or exceed all of these targets. Meeting one or two of the targets, and being reasonably close on the others, likewise ensures due consideration of your application. Please note that the essay we require affords the opportunity to provide additional evidence of your abilities, both in and beyond the classroom. As service, leadership, and global understanding are emphasized in our program, we welcome evidence of these traits.

*Due to the current state of the COVID-19 virus, THIS YEAR (2020-2021) we will be accepting applications to the Global Honors Program without SAT or ACT scores.*

Matriculated or Transfer Students: We are seeking students who have a demonstrated record of achievement at the university level. Accordingly, the minimum GPA for transfer or matriculated students is 3.2. Please note that the essay we require affords the opportunity to provide additional evidence of your academic abilities, leadership potential, and willingness to contribute to an academic community.