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Heman Sweatt Honors Program

Morgan King M.Ed., Ed.S
Assistant Dean of Education and Sciences
School of Science and Social Science
Elevate your education, amplify your impact
Why Join the Heman Sweatt Honors Program?

Exclusive Honors Living Community: Live and learn alongside other ambitious scholars.

Generous Academic Scholarships: Focus on your studies with financial support designed for success.

Global Learning Adventures: Discover new cultures and perspectives with study abroad opportunities.

Innovative Research & Creative Projects: Turn your ideas into impactful projects with dedicated resources.

Personalized Faculty Mentorship: Gain guidance from faculty-in-residence committed to your growth.

Premier Leadership Development: Attend high-impact conferences and hone your leadership potential.

Career-Boosting Alumni Network: Connect with accomplished alumni in your chosen career field, opening doors to a world of opportunities.

Admission Requirements

Admissions Requirements:

1. A completed application for the Heman Sweatt Honors Program.

2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.

3. Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, staff, or faculty member.

4. A one-page essay responding to the following prompt:
Describe a personal passion—be it art, technology, sports, or another area—and explain how you believe this passion can be a catalyst for positive social change. How can individuals use their unique interests and talents to contribute meaningfully to their communities or address broader societal challenges?

5. For continuing students, admission will be considered based on academic performance and active community involvement at Wiley University.