Fresno State, Lyles College of Engineering
Honors Program Application for 2018-2019 Academic Year
Dear Prospective Lyles College of Engineering Honors Program Student,
We are pleased that you are interested in applying to the Lyles College of Engineering (LCOE) Honors
Program at Fresno State. The LCOE Honors Program is unique in that it provides an opportunity to
participate in an engineering-specific honors program that directly relates to one of our nationally
accredited programs in Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Construction Management. The program emphasizes
Academic Excellence, Leadership, and Professional Service, and provides opportunities to explore
Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and a Global Perspective.
Minimum requirements for consideration of admission to the LCOE Honors Program include all of the
following criteria under classification as a “High School Student” or as a “Transfer Student”:
High School Student: must meet at least two of the following: 1200 (27) Minimum Composite SAT
(ACT) Score, 3.80/4.00 Minimum Un-weighted GPA, Ranked in Top 15% of Graduating Class
Transfer Student: Minimum Un-weighted GPA of 3.80/4.00 from Current Academic Institution
Please review the application form carefully, and ensure that you meet the necessary qualifications
for the program. While the requirements stated above are generally accepted as the minimum
requirements within the Lyles College of Engineering, if you believe that your work and abilities
merit our consideration, we encourage you to apply and provide adequate documentation.
If admitted, each LCOE Honors Program recipient will receive an annual LCOE Honors Scholarship
(renewal of which contingent upon satisfactory completion of academic and program requirements each
year), covering in-state tuition and fees up to a maximum of eight semesters for incoming freshmen and
four semesters for incoming transfer students. The scholarships are awarded from one of several sources
such as the Husband-Boeing Honors Scholarship Fund, the Lyles Family Honors Scholarship Fund, or
the Miyamoto-Lockheed Martin Honors Scholarship Fund.
As an LCOE Honors Student, you will also have access to individualized learning options, involvement
in research projects, interaction with industry leaders, opportunities for internships, and will gain
experience with hands-on learning. Upon completion of the program, an LCOE Honors student will
graduate with “College Honors”, as indicated on all official transcripts as well as the student’s diploma.
We encourage you to complete the application by carefully following all of the listed instructions to
ensure that you have accurately represented your qualifications. If you have any questions or need
additional information, please contact:
Dr. Gregory Kriehn
Honors Program Director
Lyles College of Engineering
Phone: 559-278-8811
E-Mail: gkriehn@csufresno.edu
Dr. Jesus Larralde
Associate Dean
Lyles College of Engineering
Phone: 559-278-2500
E-Mail: jesuslm@csufresno.edu
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Fresno State, Lyles College of Engineering
Honors Program Application for 2018-2019 Academic Year
MANDATORY APPLICATIONS
To apply to the LCOE Honors Program, completion of the applications listed below is MANDATORY.
Your application will not be considered if all three applications have not been completed.
1. COMPLETE THE FRESNO STATE UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION APPLICATION
The Fall 2018 Fresno State application period is between October 1, 2017 – November 30,
2017. Applications to Fresno State can be submitted at: https://www.csumentor.org/.
Due to the number of applications received and limited state funds, Fresno State will only
consider admissions applications during this time period. We strongly recommend applying in
early October, or as soon as possible.
After applying to Fresno State, you will receive a Letter of Acknowledgement that includes your
Fresno State nine-digit identification number and instructions on setting up your Fresno State e-
mail account.
After creating your Fresno State e-mail account, you can view the status of your application in
your Student Center at: https://my.fresnostate.edu/. Fresno State policy dictates that all
communication regarding your application status will be communicated to you via this account.
You will need your Fresno State ID number to access the LCOE Honors Scholarship Application
online via the Fresno State Scholarship website (See Step 2).
Admission to the LCOE Honors Program is contingent upon meeting all university admission
requirements.
Fresno State Application Deadline: November 30, 2017.
2. FRESNO STATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The Fall 2018 Fresno State Scholarship application period for the LCOE Honors Program is
October 1, 2017 – January 17, 2018.
Complete the online Fresno State Scholarship Application at:
https://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/scholarships/scholarshipapplication/index.html
Fresno State Scholarship Application Deadline: March 2, 2018.
3. LYLES COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING HONORS PROGRAM APPLICATION
Only first-time college freshmen or incoming transfer students are eligible to apply for the LCOE
Honors Program.
After you have completed the Fresno State Scholarship Application, search for the Lyles College
of Engineering Honors Scholarship opportunity under the Recommended or All Opportunities
Tab.
Download the LCOE Honors Scholarship Application. Please read all the instructions to ensure
that you understand the entrance requirements for the program.
After completing the LCOE Honors Scholarship Application, scan (or combine) the application
and all required documents into one PDF to submit the application package online by the
application deadline.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the completed Counselor Verification Form,
Letters of Recommendation, etc. are included in the application package.
Applications cannot be submitted online after the deadline.
Lyles College of Engineering Honors Program Application Deadline: January 17, 2018.
4. OPTIONAL FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)
If you are interested in applying for financial aid, please visit: https://fafsa.ed.gov/.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE LYLES COLLEGE OF
ENGINEERING HONORS APPLICATION
This application process requires scanning and uploading your application and all required
documents online via the Fresno State Scholarship Application located at:
https://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/scholarships/scholarshipapplication/
Online Application Submission Deadline: Wednesday, January 17, 2018
COMPLETE THE ONLINE FRESNO STATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Once you have completed the Fresno State Application for Undergraduate Admission and the
Fresno State Scholarship Application, you will see the Lyles College of Engineering Honors
Scholarship opportunity listed as a Recommended Opportunity for you to consider.
If you do not see it listed, you can search for the scholarship under the Opportunities directory.
You must first complete the Fresno State Scholarship Application in order to be considered
for the Lyles College of Engineering Honors Scholarship.
DOWNLOAD THE LCOE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The Lyles College of Engineering Honors Scholarship will be listed as a Recommended
Opportunity for you to consider.
If you do not see it listed, search for the scholarship under the Opportunities directory.
Click on the Lyles College of Engineering Honors Scholarship link to download the application.
Download the application and save it on your computer desktop – you can enter and save
information in your application and return to it at your convenience.
The application is a fillable PDF and requires the latest version of Adobe Reader.
At any time, you may clear the entire application by clicking on the RESET button.
Once you have thoroughly completed and reviewed the application, click the SAVE button to
save it to your computer. Please ensure that you upload your application by January 17, 2018.
Only first-time freshmen applying for Fall 2018 admission to Fresno State and new
transfer students from a Community College or other higher education institution are
currently eligible to apply. Additionally, receiving a Lyles College of Engineering Honors
Scholarship is contingent upon meeting all university entry requirements.
CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS IN EACH SECTION
The application process is highly competitive so it is to your advantage to be accurate and
thorough when completing the application.
Each section of the application is designed to allow you to fully express your academic and non-
academic achievements (leadership, work or internship experience, community service, etc.).
Review your written information for misspellings and grammatical errors.
Verify that all items in the checklist have been completed (see the following page).
SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION
Complete the General Information in Section 1, as appropriate.
Be sure to include your nine-digit Fresno State ID# assigned to you after completing the Fresno
State Application for Undergraduate Admission.
To be eligible for the Lyles College of Engineering Honors Scholarship, your intended major
must either be: Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management.
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SECTION 2 – APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Applicants under the age of 18 must include a parent or guardian signature.
Applications with missing signature(s) will not be considered.
SECTION 3 – COUNSELOR VERIFICATION FORM
The Lyles College of Engineering Honors Scholarship Application includes a Counselor
Verification Form that you counselor or school official must complete and sign to verify your
SAT and/or ACT scores, weighted and unweighted GPA, and class ranking.
Print out the Counselor Verification Form and have your counselor or school official verify all
the information written on the form.
You are responsible for assuring that your counselor returns the completed form to you in time
for inclusion in your application package.
Home schools must provide proof of SAT scores from the College Board and/or proof of ACT
scores from the ACT.
You are responsible for including the completed and signed Counselor Verification Form in the
scanned application package that you will submit online.
Applications received without a completed Counselor Verification Form will not be considered.
SECTION 4 -- HIGH SCHOOL/HIGHER EDUCATION TRANSCRIPT
You must include a Transcript from your high school (for incoming freshmen) or higher
education institution (for transfer students).
The Transcript should be signed and stamped by an authorized staff member of your institution,
such as the registrar.
Additionally, if you have taken any college courses while in high school, you must submit an
unofficial copy of your college transcript with your application.
You are responsible for including the Transcript in the scanned application package that you will
submit online.
Applications received without the addition of a Transcript will not be considered.
SECTIONS 5-8 – COMPLETE EACH SECTION CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY
Each section of the application is designed to assess your AP/IB scores, honors, recognitions and
awards (both academic and non-academic), leadership, work, and community service
involvement.
If you need additional space to enter information, please print a copy of the section or page,
complete it, and attach the additional information with your application package.
SECTION 9 – EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER OBJECTIVES ESSAY
The Educational and Career Objectives Essay allows us to gauge your level of interest and
commitment of the Engineering or Construction Management disciplines.
Follow the prompt carefully and do not exceed the allowed word count.
Take your time to thoughtfully answer the essay prompt.
Review your essays for misspellings, grammatical or typographical errors, and missing words.
SECTION 10 – TENETS OF THE LCOE HONORS PROGRAM ESSAY
The Tenets of the Lyles College of Engineering Honors Program Essay allows us to assess your
critical thinking and communication skills with respect to the three tenets of the LCOE Honors
Program (Academic Excellence, Leadership, and Professional Service).
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Follow the prompt carefully and do not exceed the allowed word count.
Take your time to thoughtfully answer the essay prompt.
Review your essays for misspellings, grammatical or typographical errors, and missing words.
SECTION 11 – OPTIONAL STATEMENT
You have the option of including an additional statement or portfolio of your work if you do not
feel that the Lyles College of Engineering Honors Application is sufficient to demonstrate your
commitment and qualifications to Engineering or Construction Management.
If you include an optional statement or portfolio, please note that your entire scanned application
must remain under 10 MB before being uploaded online.
Applications over the 10 MB limit will not be considered.
SECTION 12 -- ATTACH TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Attach two signed Letters of Recommendation (on official letterhead), preferably from
professors, teachers, or guidance counselors who interact with you on a regular basis.
You are responsible for including the signed Letters of Recommendation in the scanned
application package that you will submit online.
Applications received without the addition of two Letters of Recommendation will not be
considered.
REVIEW AND EDIT YOUR APPLICATION THOROUGHLY
Review your application for misspellings, grammatical/typographical errors, and missing words.
Have someone (i.e. parent, teacher, counselor) proofread your application.
Please note that the LCOE Honors Council reviews many applications, and yours needs to stand
out to accurately highlight your achievements, as necessary.
Edit and save your application as often as you like until the application deadline.
Make a copy of the completed application for your records.
SCAN AND SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION ONLINE
Scan your complete application package, including the Counselor Verification Form, Transcript
(Signed and Stamped), Letters of Recommendation, etc. into one PDF file.
Upload the PDF version of your application package online via the Fresno State Scholarship
Web Portal by the application deadline.
A “new” final version of the application may be uploaded online, if necessary, as often as you
wish until the application deadline.
Submit the final version of your application online by the January 17, 2018 application
deadline.
After the application deadline, you cannot upload a new version of your application package.
There are NO EXEPTIONS to this deadline under any circumstances.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
____ Completed Lyles College of Engineering Honors Application
____ Student Signature (Parent/Guardian Signature if Applicable)
____ Counselor Verification Form
____ Transcript (Signed and Stamped)
____ Career Objectives and Honors Program Essays
____ Two Recommendation Letters (Must be on Letterhead)
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https://www.fresnostate.edu/engineering/
Application Online Deadline: January 17, 2018
Section 1: General Information
Intended Major: ______________________ Fresno State Student ID: __________________
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle Initial
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Street Address
________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip
Home Phone: _______________ Cell: _______________ E-mail: _________________________
High School/Community College/University: __________________________________________
School/College Address: ____________________________________________________________
Section 2: Applicant Certification
I certify that the information I have provided on this application is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge and that any accompanying examples of my work represent my own original effort.
Applicant Signature: ____________________________________ Date: __________________
I certify that I have read all of the contents of this application. My signature indicates that I am the
parent or guardian of this applicant, who is under 18 years of age.
Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________ Date: __________________
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Section 3: Counselor Verification Form for High School (Complete All Parts)
HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND ADVSIORS ONLY
This section is to be completed in full by a high school counselor, teacher, or school official.
REQUIRED INFORMATION:
Best SAT Scores (1600 Maximum Total):
Math: ________ Reading and Writing: ________ Total: ________
Best ACT Scores (36 Maximum Total):
English: ________ Math: ________ Reading: ________ Science: ________ Total: ________
Only the SAT/ACT scores indicated here will be accepted. Report the highest score for each section
from any test taken. We cannot accept updated scores after receipt of the application. Home schools
must provide proof of SAT scores from the College Board and/or proof of ACT scores from the ACT.
High School GPA and Academic Standing:
Overall Unweighted High School GPA (4-point system) through the end of the Junior Year: ________
Overall Weighted High School GPA (5-point system) through the end of the Junior Year: ________
Rank in Class: __________
Graduating Class Size: __________
Number of Available AP/IB Courses Available at High School: __________
Number of AP/IB Courses Taken: ____________
I have read the information provided on this application, and to the best of my knowledge, it accurately
represents this applicant’s achievements.
Student Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Counselor/School Official Signature: __________________________________ Date: ____________
Print Name: _________________________________________ Phone: ________________________
Counselor/School Official: Please complete this form, and return to the student. The student must include
the Counselor Verification Form with their LCOE Honors Application for online submission. Forms
received separate from the online application package will not be accepted. Completed application
packages must be uploaded by the student no later than January 17, 2018.
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Section 3: Counselor Verification Form for Transfer Students (Complete All Parts)
COLLEGE FACTULY ADVISOR, COUNSELOR OR ADVSIORS
This section is to be completed in full by a college faculty advisor.
RECOMMENDED INFORMATION:
Best SAT Scores (1600 Maximum Total):
Math: ________ Reading and Writing: ________ Total: ________
Best ACT Scores (36 Maximum Total):
English: ________ Math: ________ Reading: ________ Science: ________ Total: ________
Only the SAT/ACT scores indicated here will be accepted. Report the highest score for each section
from any test taken. We cannot accept updated scores after receipt of the application. Home schools
must provide proof of SAT scores from the College Board and/or proof of ACT scores from the ACT.
High School GPA and Academic Standing:
Overall Unweighted High School GPA (4-point system) through the end of the Senior Year: ________
Overall Weighted High School GPA (5-point system) through the end of the Senior Year: ________
REQUIRED INFORMATION:
College GPA:
Cumulative College/University GPA through the end of the Current Semester: ________
I have read the information provided on this application, and to the best of my knowledge, it accurately
represents this applicant’s achievement.
Student Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Faculty Advisor/Counselor Signature: __________________________________ Date: ____________
Print Name: _________________________________________ Phone: ________________________
College/University Official: Please complete this form, and return to the student. The student must
include the Counselor Verification Form with their LCOE Honors Application for online submission.
Forms received separate from the online application package will not be accepted. Completed application
packages must be uploaded by the student no later than January 17, 2018.
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Section 4: School Transcript (Please Read Carefully)
Registrar, Counselor, or School Official: All applicants are required to submit a Transcript with their
application. The Transcript should be printed on appropriate letterhead, signed, and stamped by an
authorized official at your institution.
Please note that the transcript does not need to be delivered to the student in a signed envelope. To
complete the Lyles College of Engineering Honors Application, students will upload a scanned copy of
their Transcript as part of their application process.
If a student does not include a Transcript as part of his or her application package, the application
will not be considered.
I have read the information on this page, and to the best of my knowledge, it accurately represents this
applicant’s achievements.
Applicant Last Name _______________________ Applicant First Name _______________________
Counselor Last Name _______________________ Counselor First Name _______________________
Counselor Signature ___________________________________________________________________
Counselor E-mail Address _______________________________ Phone ________________________
School Official: Please complete this form, and return it to the student with a copy of their Transcript.
The student must include the Transcript with their LCOE Honors Application for online submission.
Forms and Transcripts received separate from the online application package will not be accepted.
Completed application packages must be uploaded by the student no later than January 17, 2018.
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Section 5: Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Equivalent Courses:
High School Students: Please list all past and current Honors, Advanced Placement, International
Baccalaureate (standard or higher level), and other similar courses below. Indicate the Final Grade of
the course or if the course is In Progress (IP). Please include a copy of your AP/IB scores to submit
online with your application.
Number of Honors, AP/IB, or Equivalent Courses Available at your High School: ______
COURSE NAME
1
st
Semester
Grade
2
nd
Semester
Grade
AP/IB
Exam Score
Community College/University Students: List the college Mathematics, Science, and Engineering
Courses that you have already taken and the grades that you received.
COURSE NAME
Course
Number
Semester
Taken
Final
Grade
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Section 6: Honors Recognitions / Awards / Participation
List honors recognitions, awards, and participation that you have received or taken part in (e.g., National
Merit Scholar, National Honors Society, Most Valuable Player, etc.) for academics, athletics,
community service, clubs, scholarships, and competitively-based internship or apprentice programs.
Please do not use acronyms.
Academic
Recognition/Awards
Check One Description of
Award/Participation
School District State National
Non-Academic
Recognition/Awards
Check One Description of
Award/Participation
School District State National
Athletic Recognition/Awards
Check One Description of
Award/Participation
School District State National
Optional: Use the space below to provide additional information on any of the above activities.
____________________________________________________________________________________
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Section 7: Leadership
High School Leadership Activities: List offices and terms of office you held in school or community
organizations (e.g., President, Team Captain, Yearbook Editor, etc.). Please do not use acronyms.
Organization, Club, Team, or Activity
Year(s)
Leadership
Code
9
th
10
th
11
th
12
th
Leadership Codes: A = President; B = Vice President; C = Secretary; D = Treasurer; E = Editor/Asst.
Editor; F = Group Leader; G = Representative; H = Chairperson; I = Captain/Co-Captain; J = Member
Community College/University Leadership Activities: Use the space below to describe your
leadership activities at the College/University (e.g., President, Team Captain, Yearbook Editor, etc.).
Please do not use acronyms.
Organization, Club, Team, or Activity
Semester(s)
Leadership
Code
1
st
2
nd
3
rd
4
th
Leadership Codes: A = President; B = Vice President; C = Secretary; D = Treasurer; E = Editor/Asst.
Editor; F = Group Leader; G = Representative; H = Chairperson; I = Captain/Co-Captain; J = Member
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Section 8: Community Service and Work Experience
High School Service and Work Activities: Indicate your Community Service and Work Experience in
the table below. List your Community Service (CS), Work Experience (WE), and/or Internship
Experience (IE) in the “Type” column, and indicate the employer/organization, dates, total hours
completed, and if the service or work experience is paid or unpaid.
Description of
Service/Work
Type
Employer or
Organization
Year Completed
Total
Hours
Paid or
Unpaid
9
th
10
th
11
th
12
th
Community College/University Service and Work Activities: Indicate your Community Service and
Work Experience in the table below. List your Community Service (CS), Work Experience (WE),
and/or Internship Experience (IE) in the “Type” column, and indicate the employer/organization, dates,
total hours completed, and if the service or work experience is paid or unpaid.
Description of
Service/Work
Type
Employer or
Organization
Year Completed
Total
Hours
Paid or
Unpaid
9
th
10
th
11
th
12
th
Optional: Use the space below to provide additional information on any of the above activities.
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Section 9: Educational and Career Objectives Essay
Attach an essay (with a title, and your first and last name) on a separate page based upon the following
topic (500 words maximum, typewritten, and double spaced):
Explain why you have chosen Engineering or Construction Management as your major.
Section 10: Motivation to enroll at Fresno State
Attach an essay (with a title, and your first and last name) on a separate page based upon the following
topic (500 words maximum, typewritten, and double spaced):
Why are you motivated to seek admission to Fresno State and enroll in a major offered in the Lyles
College of Engineering?
Section 11: Tenets of the LCOE Honors Program Essay
Attach an essay (with a title, and your first and last name) on a separate page based upon the following
topic (500 words maximum, typewritten, and double spaced):
The tenets of the Lyles College of Engineering Honors Program are Academic Excellence, Leadership,
and Professional Service. Explain how these attributes will shape your professional life in the future.
Section 12: Optional Statement
If you feel that the information requested in this application does not provide sufficient evidence of your
abilities, you may submit a brief statement or portfolio of work that gives evidence of why you would
excel in the Lyles College of Engineering Honors Program.
Submit any optional attachments together with this application.
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Section 12: Letter of Recommendation Form
Recommender Instructions: Thank you for writing a letter of recommendation for a Lyles College on
Engineering Honors Program applicant. Recommendation letters are an important aspect of the
selection process and your assistance is appreciated. We are interested in receiving an evaluation of the
candidate’s academic attributes, response to challenges, and any qualities that make this candidate stand
out from the rest. Students admitted to the LCOE Honors Program should have skills that indicate a
high potential for success in a rigorous undergraduate course of study in Engineering or Construction
Management.
Please complete this form, and return it back to the applicant along with your letter of recommendation.
Students will incorporate these materials into their application package, which has an online submission
date of January 17, 2018.
Note: Letters of recommendation submitted without letterhead and/or without an original signature will
not be accepted and will disqualify the applicant’s application to the LCOE Honors Program.
Applicant Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Last First
Name of Recommender: ______________________________________________________________
Last First
Title: _________________________________ Institution: ___________________________________
Address: _______________________________ City: ______________ State: _____ Zip: ___________
Phone: ____________________ E-mail: _________________________________________________
I have known the applicant for a period of _____ years as a:
_____ Teacher _____ Counselor _____ Other ________________________
Please specify
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 requires that an applicant’s file(s) be made available for
perusal at his/her request. Accordingly, your recommendation may not be kept confidential. Please give an
accurate assessment of this applicant.
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Section 12: Letter of Recommendation Form
Recommender Instructions: Thank you for writing a letter of recommendation for a Lyles College on
Engineering Honors Program applicant. Recommendation letters are an important aspect of the
selection process and your assistance is appreciated. We are interested in receiving an evaluation of the
candidate’s academic attributes, response to challenges, and any qualities that make this candidate stand
out from the rest. Students admitted to the LCOE Honors Program should have skills that indicate a
high potential for success in a rigorous undergraduate course of study in Engineering or Construction
Management.
Please complete this form, and return it back to the applicant along with your letter of recommendation.
Students will incorporate these materials into their application package, which has an online submission
date of January 17, 2018.
Note: Letters of recommendation submitted without letterhead and/or without an original signature will
not be accepted and will disqualify the applicant’s application to the LCOE Honors Program.
Applicant Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Last First
Name of Recommender: ______________________________________________________________
Last First
Title: _________________________________ Institution: ___________________________________
Address: _______________________________ City: ______________ State: _____ Zip: ___________
Phone: ____________________ E-mail: _________________________________________________
I have known the applicant for a period of _____ years as a:
_____ Teacher _____ Counselor _____ Other ________________________
Please specify
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 requires that an applicant’s file(s) be made available for
perusal at his/her request. Accordingly, your recommendation may not be kept confidential. Please give an
accurate assessment of this applicant.