How To Apply

 

Applications are now open for the 2021-2022 academic year.

The Business Honors Program at California State University, Fullerton is a comprehensive four-year academic experience designed primarily for first-time Freshmen intending to major in Business Administration. Limited spaces are available to Sophomore and Junior applicants: acceptances based upon meeting previous course requisites and a required GPA threshold.

See Eligibility below.

 

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible to freshman, sophomores, and juniors in the College of Business and Economics at California State University, Fullerton. Incoming Freshmen must have obtained a minimum 3.5 GPA from their high school in order to be considered for the program.

Incoming freshmen may apply online with 2 essays and a completed CSUF application with submitted high school transcripts to CSUF Admissions.

Current Sophomores and Juniors joining the program must achieve a GPA of 3.25 (Sophomores) or 3.5 (Juniors) in their prior univeristy work. Students must complete all required Business Honors core courses prior to the start of the Fall semester. Please contact an academic advisor in the College of Business and economics to determine your eligibity to join. (See Road Map for required core courses).  

 

  

 HOW TO APPLY:

All students apply online

1. Log into your portal https://my.fullerton.edu/Portal/Scholarships/SSO.aspx.
2. Click apps on the sidebar and search "scholarships"
3. This will take you to the Honors and Scholars Program application where you can choose to apply for several types of honors programs including Business Honors Program.

 

APPLICANT CRITERIA:

  • Must meet GPA threshold for eligibility

  • Demonstrate leadership, community involvement, and a sincere desire to enrich your educational experience.

  • Successfully complete a personal interview with Business Honors faculty and staff. (Applicants will be notified if chosen to interview.)
    * Please note that all interviews for the 2021-2022 academic year will be virtual due to COVID-19.

 

 APPLICATION CHECKLIST:

  • Fill in Roadmap of completed core courses required for entry into program

  • 2 essays

  • College transcripts reflecting excellent academic performance
    (must submit to Admissions & Records with CSUF application; not needed if you are a current CSUF student or have already received an acceptance letter as a CSUF incoming Freshman in fall 2018.)      

 

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications open and are accepted on a rolling basis through late April or until all spaces are filled, whichever comes first. Interviews held in March and April, all applicants will be notified of qualification. All candidates must apply to California State University, Fullerton prior to submitting an application for the Business Honors Program. Please check your csu.fullerton email for updates on your application from bha@fullerton.edu.

Successful applicants who meet all requirements, demonstrate academic excellence and leadership, and complete an interview will enter official evaluation and be notified by email of acceptance into the Business Honors Program. Application processing times may vary but all qualifying applicants will be considered.

Please note that acceptance into the Business Honors Program is also an acceptance into the University Honors Program, but not visa-versa. You may visit the University Honors Program homepage to learn more about its offerings and benefits.
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If you have any questions or concerns, please email bha@fullerton.edu.