Application Process

The Mihaylo Business Honors Program at California State University of Fullerton is a comprehensive four-year academic experience designed primarily for first-time Freshman 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. 

Applications to the Mihaylo Business Honors Program are accepted year round. Eligible to freshman, sophomores, and juniors in the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics at California State University, Fullerton.

*Students entering their senior year are ineligible for the program.

 

Applications are OPEN for Fall 2019 enrollment until April 30th 2019* 

 

HOW TO APPLY  

Incoming Freshman (Fall 2019) students apply online through their student portal (Must have completed application to CSUF and issued a CWID: student wide ID number)  

1.For instructions on how to apply, click here.

Steps:

  • Log into your portal https://my.fullerton.edu/Portal/Scholarships/SSO.aspx.
  • Click apps on the sidebar and search "scholarships"
  • 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.

ELIGIBILITY


Incoming Freshmen should target a 3.8 (unweighted) grade point average in college
preparatory course work and a minimum SAT score of 1240 points (or equivalent ACT score.)
*Academic eligibility is based on an index allowing a lower GPA to be offset by higher  SAT scores, and vice versa.

Freshman apply online with (2) essays, (1) letter of recommendation from an advisor or supervisor whom can speak to your personal and academic achievements, completed CSUF application with submitted high school transcripts to CSUF Admissions.

Sophomores and Juniors joining the program must achieve a GPA of 3.25 (Sophomores)
or 3.50 (Juniors) in their prior college work. Students must complete all required
Business Honors core courses prior to the start of the Fall semester. Example: Students joining in their 2nd year (Sophomore) must complete all bold courses on Year 1. Students joining in their 3rd year (Junior) must complete all bold courses in Year 1 and Year 2 prior to joining. (See Road Map for required core courses).

Application Checklist

  1. Fill in Roadmap of completed core courses required for entry into program
  2. (2) essays
  3. (2) letters of recommendation
  4. 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 acceptance letter as a CSUF incoming Freshman in fall 2018.

*1 letter of recommendation required for incoming freshmen, 2 letters of recommendation for sophomore and junior applicants.

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.)

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 of Fullerton prior to submitting an application for the Mihaylo Business Honors Program. Please check your csu.fullerton email for updates on your application from mihaylohonors@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 and regular mail of acceptance into the Mihaylo Business Honors program. Application processing times may vary but all qualifying applicants will be considered.