Applying to the John Wesley Honors College
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
- Collegiate underclassmen for the Mary C. Dodd Honors Program
- High school juniors for the Summer Scholars Program
Prospective John Wesley Scholars and transfer students interested in the Mary C. Dodd Honors Program must also apply to Indiana Wesleyan University and will not be accepted by the JWHC until they have been accepted by IWU.
Application and Interview Information
The application and interview process for the John Wesley Scholars and Mary C. Dodd Honors Programs is described below. Application details for the Summer Scholars Program may be found on its program page.
Eligibility Criteria
John Wesley Scholars Program
High school senior with at least one of the following:
- Combined SAT score of 1320 or higher (Math/Critical Reading)
- Combined SAT score of 1980 or higher (Math/Critical Reading/Writing)
- Composite ACT score of 30 or higher
- Rank in the top 10 percent of graduating class
- GPA of 3.7 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
- If you are using the new SAT information in the Fall/Winter of 2016-2017 a combined score of 1380 or higher can be used
Mary C. Dodd Honors Program
College freshman or sophomore with:
- At least 15 hours of coursework at an accredited college or university
- GPA of 3.6 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) in college-level work
Application Process
Applying to the John Wesley Scholars and Mary C. Dodd Honors Programs is a three-step process.
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Application
Complete the application.
Apply Online Paper ApplicationIt is suggested that students first draft their short answers and essay response in a separate document and then cut and paste their responses into the online application form. Students are encouraged to pay special attention to their writing and resumes, which will be carefully considered by the admissions committee.
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Recommendations
Two recommendations are required. One recommendation must be from someone who knows your academic abilities well. Recommenders may use either the online form or print form.
Applicants to the John Wesley Scholars Program should select a high school teacher, and those to the Mary C. Dodd Honors Program should choose a collegiate instructor.
Note: Completed print forms may be mailed to John Wesley Honors College, Indiana Wesleyan University, 4201 S. Washington St., Marion, IN 46953-4974, sent by fax to 765-677-1768, or by e-mail to jwhc.admissions@indwes.edu.
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Interview
A select number of applicants will be invited to interview for admission to the John Wesley Honors College. Admission interviews for students seeking to enter the Honors College in the fall of 2016 will be held on the dates given below.
Prospective John Wesley Scholars who apply in time for our January and February interview dates may also be invited to participate in the Servant Leader Scholarship Competition.
Interview Dates and Corresponding Application Deadlines
John Wesley Scholars Program
Combined Admission Interviews & Scholarship Competition
Friday, January 27, 2017
Applications are due January 13.
Friday, February 17, 2017
Applications are due February 3.
Admission Interviews Only
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Applications are due March 22.
Students applying after March 22will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Mary C. Dodd Honors Program
2017Admission Interviews
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Applications are due March 22.
Students may apply until August 15, 2017, and will be offered interviews on a case-by-case basis.
Petitioning to Apply
Prospective students who do not meet the admission criteria may petition to apply to the John Wesley Scholars or Mary C. Dodd Honors Programs. Such students should submit a letter (via e-mail to jwhc.admissions@indwes.edu or postal mail to John Wesley Honors College, Indiana Wesleyan University, 4201 S. Washington St., Marion, IN 46953-4974) 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 Scholars or Mary C. Dodd Honors Program.
Questions?
Questions about the application or interview process may be directed to jwhc.admissions@indwes.edu or 765-677-1441.
Last updated: 09/20/2016