Apply to the Honors Program
Where excellence finds its edge 
Apply to the Lincoln University Honors Program
The application deadline is July 22, 2025.
Are you ready to go beyond the classroom — and beyond expectations?
Join a community of high-achieving students driven by curiosity, leadership and the pursuit of excellence.
The fall 2025 Honors Program Application is now open!
- Smooth transition from high school to college
- Scholarship opportunities
- A community of motivated peers
- Smaller, enriched classes and close interaction with professors
- Travel to student leadership conferences around the country
- Social and academic activities beyond the classroom
- Study abroad assistance
- Preparation for graduate and professional school
New cohorts are admitted each fall semester. Applications are open online from January through July for qualifying students.
- New high school graduates with a minimum 3.2 GPA or ACT score of 21
- Current LU students with less than 45 credit hours and a minimum 3.2 GPA
- Transfer students with less than 45 credit hours and a minimum 3.2 GPA
Contact Us
Anita Cole
Academic Program Support Specialist
111 Page Library
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 573-681-5391
Email: honors@lincolnu.edu or Colea@lincolnu.edu
Academic Program Support Specialist
111 Page Library
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 573-681-5391
Email: honors@lincolnu.edu or Colea@lincolnu.edu