HONORS PROGRAM
FELLOWS APPLICATION
Application Requirements
Please complete the Honors Program application, have the two enclosed recommendations submitted and
answer the questions below. Answers to each of the following questions should be limited to 100-150 words
(one-half to one page).
1. Why do you want to participate in the ORU Honors Program?
2. What educational or academic experiences and/or accomplishments in your life provide a foundation for
honors work at ORU?
3. The Honors Program is looking for students who demonstrate excellence in many aspects of their lives and
show promise of leadership. How do you satisfy these criteria? In what areas have you served as a leader?
4. The Honors Program places great emphasis on community service and volunteerism. In what areas have you
served as a volunteer and why?
5. Write a description of your values/personal ethics and career interests with reference to the people and
experiences that have helped to shape them. What makes you distinctive? What do you want to accomplish
in your life and why?
Please feel free to share any additional information you believe may be important to the evaluation of your
application.
In addition to the requirements listed above, please submit a typed, fully documented essay (3-4 pages with at
least five scholarly sources) on any current topic or event. We will use this essay to evaluate your writing ability
and critical thinking skills.
Applicants will be considered based on the strength of their Honors Program application and the quality of their
essay.
Questions concerning the Honors Program may be directed to:
Dr. John Korstad, Honors Program Director | 918.495.6942 | jkorstad@oru.edu
Dr. Kay Meyers, Honors Program Associate Director | 918.495.6756 | kmeyers@oru.edu
ORU Office of Admissions | 800.678.8876 | 918.495.6518 | admissions@oru.edu