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Apply to the Honors Program
2026-2027 Applicants
Starting October 1st, 2025, high school seniors and transfer students who will be attending Sacramento State starting in Fall 2026 will be eligible to apply for the GE Honors Program's 2026-2027 cohort. Students must also apply to Sacramento State through Cal State Apply. Due to high demand, it is recommended that students apply early in the application cycle.
For any questions about the application process or the GE Honors Program, please reach out to us at honors@csus.edu. We look forward to reading your applications!
Apply to the GE Honors Program!
Important Application Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application to GE Honors Program opens on the GE Honors Website | October 1, 2025 |
| GE Honors Program Priority Consideration Window | October 1-December 31, 2025 |
| Priority Window to Apply for the Honors Community in Riverview Hall. Please note: If incoming students are interested in living in the Honors Community in Riverview Hall, they must submit a separate application through University Housing. Availability in the Honors Community is limited and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Acceptance to the program does not guarantee students a spot in Housing's Honors Community. Check back in Febuary 2026 for an updated timeline of when to apply to Housing. | TBA |
| GE Honors Program Applicant Secondary Consideration Window | January 1-March 1, 2026 |
| Deadline to Apply for Sacramento State Scholarships. Once a student has been admitted to and has indicated that they will be attending Sacramento State, they are eligible to apply for scholarships through the GE Honors Program and Sacramento State. | March TBD |
| Deadline for Accepted Students to Submit their Intent to Enroll (ITE) to both the GE Honors Program AND Sacramento State | May 1, 2026 |
| Joining us in the Fall? Visit our Admitted Student Page. |
What Makes a Strong Honors Candidate?
We encourage all students to apply for the GE Honors program. Students often ask how they might stand out as a strong candidate for the program. Our program is not just for students who have taken multiple AP or Honors courses and/or have a high GPA. We look for students who are curious, creative, persevering, willing to learn, and eager to contribute to their communities. We want to know what makes our applicants unique!
A few qualities that help applicants stand out:
- Desire to improve and grow
- Passionate about something important to them (activism, sport, volunteering, crafting, painting, music, etc.)
- Interest in being active in the Honors and Sacramento State community
- Ability to recognize mistakes and think about ways to better address them in the future