Welcome to the Office of University Recruiting for the Louisiana Scholars' College, the state's designated four-year selective-admissions honors college in the liberal arts and sciences. Our mission is to meet the special needs of honors students throughout the college search process.

What makes the La. Scholars' College different from other colleges and why should I apply?

The Scholars’ College is a special place. We offer an outstanding honors education that prepares our students for their futures, but we offer so much more: We attract a dynamic group of students who care about each other and who look forward each year to the addition of new members to the Scholars’ family. We help students find research and internship opportunities to support what they learn in the classroom. We encourage involvement in the hundreds of organizations on campus. We provide in-depth advising to help students find their niche and develop their career goals. And with all of this, there is still something special about Scholars’ that cannot be put into words. Come see for yourself if this is the right place for you.

Dr. T. Davina McClain, Scholars’ College Director & Associate Professor of the Classics

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Recommendations for eligibility for entering First Time Freshmen to the Louisiana Scholars' College:

  1. ACT composite of 27 or SAT composite of 1220 or higher and

  2. ACT subscores of 20 or SAT subscores of 480 or higher and

  3. 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or better unweighted grade point average in high school Course work in the Regents Curriculum or comparable curriculum.

Recommendations for eligibility for Home-schooled or transfer students to the Louisiana Scholars' College:

  1. ACT composite of 27 or SAT composite of 1220 or higher and

  2. ACT subscores of 20 or SAT subscores of 480 or higher and

  3. At least a 3.3 grade point average in 12 college hours or more

*All students who do not meet these recommendations are still encouraged to apply.

 

Learn More on our Academic Website: http://scholars.nsula.edu/

 

To apply to Scholars' College, submit the following items:

♦ Application for Admissions & Scholarships -

Applied to NSU? Apply for Scholars' College Here! OR Have Not Applied to Northwestern State yet? Apply here!

♦ Application Essay (included in online application) - Please submit an essay from one of your courses, you do not have to write a new essay.

♦ Resume (included in online application) - Please include your academic honors, organizations you are involved with, work experience, etc. This is when you get to let us know who you are.

♦ Application Fee (waived if you have already applied to NSU)

♦ Recommendation from Teacher or Guidance Counselor

♦ High School Transcripts (Official for out-of-state students, Unofficial for in-state students)

♦ ACT or SAT score.