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Current Purdue Students

The Purdue John Martinson Honors College is a residential college that seeks to educate the whole student and to bridge the gap between curricular and extracurricular learning. The John Martinson Honors College hopes to draw curious, motivated, and dedicated students who want to take their academic journey to another level and be a part of a community of scholars.

Earn Honors Credits before you join

If you are interested in joining the John Martinson Honors College (JMHC), you are encouraged to enroll in an HONR course. The only requirement to take these courses is a 3.0 GPA, so you do not need to be officially accepted as an Honors student to register. This can help you get a feel for the curriculum and decide on applying to join our community. To explore your options, browse the current and upcoming HONR course catalog.

Potential JMHC students may also wish to try honors contracting a class prior to joining. Learn more about the honors contracting process to see how it works.

Application for JMHC Admission

The current Purdue student application for the John Martinson Honors College will open on November 9, 2026. The deadline to apply is January 29, 2027.

Start Your JMHC Application

Selection Criteria

  • Students must have at least four semesters of study remaining at the Purdue West Lafayette and/or Indianapolis locations to be able to complete all requirements. Summer sessions can count as one of these remaining semesters.
  • Students must have a 3.3 cumulative GPA or higher. Current freshmen may wait until final grades have posted for fall 2026 before applying.
  • Students must submit a complete application form. The form will open on this page on November 9th.

Continuing and Transfer Student Application Timeline

  • The application opens on November 9th, 2026.
  • Plan to attend an optional information session about the JMHC and helpful tips for a successful application.
  • The application closes at 11:59pm on January 29th, 2027. Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
  • Applications will be reviewed in the month of February.
  • Offers will be made by email in early March.
  • Offers must be accepted by 11:59pm on April 9th, 2027.
  • Students will begin with the JMHC in Fall 2027.

Information Sessions

You can contact honorsadvising@purdue.edu for general questions, and plan to attend one of the optional information sessions listed below.

*(no RSVP is needed; log in for the session you plan to attend)