Applying to the John Wesley Honors College
Spotlight Days and Application Deadlines
Eligibility Criteria
Petitioning to Apply
Questions
Please note that the John Wesley Honors College (JWHC) requires a separate application in addition to your Indiana Wesleyan University application.
Three-Step Admissions Process
1. JWHC APPLICATION
Complete the appropriate JWHC application by following the link here: Online Application
2. RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendations are submitted electronically with this form: JWHC Recommendation Form
Two recommendations are required for applicants to the John Wesley Scholars and Mary C. Dodd Honors Program. One of those recommendations must be from someone who knows your academic abilities well such as a high school teacher.
Applicants to the Luther Lee Scholars Program are invited to submit up to two recommendations from those who know them well, but recommendations will not be a key factor in the decision process.
3. JWHC ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW
As a final part of the application process, applicants are invited to participate in a JWHC interview. Admission interviews for students seeking to enter the Honors College in the fall of 2024 will be held in-person on the dates given below or can be conducted virtually.
Spotlight Days and Application Deadlines
JWHC Admissions Spotlight Days | Apply By | Notified By |
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Spotlight Day # 1: Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 | Oct. 22nd | Dec. 8, 2023 |
Spotlight Day # 2: Friday, Feb. 2, 2024 | Jan. 21 | Mar. 1, 2024 |
Rolling Admissions for virtual interviews | Ongoing | Ongoing |
*Note: Students are welcome to attend a spotlight day prior to applying to the JWHC! In this event, the JWHC office will line up a virtual interview after we receive a student’s application.
Eligibility Criteria
The JWHC enrolls incoming first-year students, or underclassman transfer students. See below for the distinct honors programs available.
Honors Program | Eligibility Criteria |
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John Wesley Scholars (for High School Seniors) |
Meet ONE of the following:
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Luther Lee Scholars (for High School Seniors) |
Student meets honors criteria above (such as a GPA of 3.7 or higher) in addition to the following criteria:
Learn more about the LLS full tuition cap-off scholarship. |
Mary C. Dodd Scholars (for Transfer Students) |
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Students who are interested in joining the JWHC's creative, interdisciplinary community of learners must complete an application process that is separate from applying to Indiana Wesleyan University. The JWHC invites applications from:
- High school seniors for the John Wesley Scholars Program and Luther Lee Scholars Program
- Collegiate underclassmen for the Mary C. Dodd Honors Program
Petitioning to Apply
Prospective students who do not meet the admission criteria may petition to apply to the John Wesley Scholars, Luther Lee Scholars, or Mary C. Dodd Honors Programs. Such students should submit an e-mail to jwhc.admissions@indwes.edu communicating why their academic preparation, intellectual character, and vocational objectives make them strong candidates for admission into an honors learning community. If a student's petition is approved by the Honors College Admissions Committee, then he or she will be invited to apply to the John Wesley Honors College.
Questions?
Questions about the application or interview process may be directed to jwhc.admissions@indwes.edu or 765-677-1441.