Applications are generally accepted during the first five weeks of the Fall or Spring semester, for admission in the following semester. There will be no application period for Fall 2024. Dates for Spring 2025 will be posted in December.
Eligibility
The MCB Honors Concentration is open to MCB majors only. All students admitted to the concentration must either change their major to MCB Honors or make MCB Honors their primary major, if they are completing more than one major.
In order to qualify for admission, students are typically required to have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, as well as grades of B+ or better in mathematics and science courses taken at the university. One year of general chemistry (Chem 102 and 104) must be completed before students can begin the program. Students will typically apply during their second or third semester on campus (first or second semester on campus, if a transfer student). Please see the FAQ for further details.
During the application period, a link to the online form can be found here. It is recommended that you prepare and save the information in a separate document and copy/paste it into the form for submission. You may re-submit an application if you wish to make changes. Only the last application submitted will be read.
The required essays are a critical component of your application assessment. Please take the time to construct thoughtful answers that provide some insight into your personality and character. Applicants who have not met this criterion may not be selected for an interview.