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The program offers rolling admissions, allowing students to apply and be admitted at any time during the academic year. To be eligible for admission to the Business Honors Program, students must meet the following minimum requirements:

For High School Graduates and First-Time First-Year (Freshman) Applicants:


GPA: A cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.7 or higher,
OR
Test Scores: A score in the 90th percentile or higher on the SAT or ACT.

For Current and Transfer CSUN Students:


Admitted/Incoming First-Year (Freshman): Must have a GPA of 3.7+.
Current CSUN First-Year (Freshman Standing): Must achieve a GPA of 3.25+ to continue in the Business Honors Program into the sophomore year.
Current CSUN Second-Year (Sophomore Standing): Must achieve a GPA of 3.4+ to continue into the junior year.
Current CSUN Third-Year (Junior Standing): Must maintain a GPA of 3.5+ to continue into the senior year.
Current CSUN Fourth-Year+ (Senior Standing): Must maintain a GPA of 3.5+ to graduate with Business Honors.

Interested in the Business Honors Program? Here is how to apply:

STEP ONE: Prepare Your Application Materials

Before submitting your application, please ensure you have completed the following:

Professional Résumé

  • Length: Maximum of 2 pages
  • Format: Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF

Personal Essay 

  • Length: 1–2 pages
  • Format: 12-point font, single-spaced, Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF
  • Prompt: The Honors Program is designed for students who are intellectually curious, purpose-driven, and committed to lifelong learning. In your essay, describe your motivation for applying to the program and how it aligns with your personal and academic goals. What does learning mean to you, and how do you practice it in your life? Reflect on the kind of positive change agent or influencer you hope to become, and how systems thinking and a lifelong learning mindset will help you make a meaningful impact on your community or the world.

Recommendation Letter

Please share the link below with an employer or professor who can provide a recommendation supporting your eligibility for the Business Honors Program.

Business Honors Program Recommendation Form

STEP TWO:  Once your résumé and essay are ready, complete the application form below:

Business Honors Program Application Form

 


Have questions? Email our Business Honors Program Office.