Pathways to Honors
LASP serves as a springboard to continued high-level academic experiences at UVM. Students who complete all LASP requirements and have a 3.7 GPA or higher in their first two semesters at UVM are eligible for sophomore admission to the UVM Honors College. LASP students interested in joining the Honors College are required to submit an application and note their current enrollment in LASP on the application. We also prepare students to do research and other hands-on immersive activities. Note: For the LASP class of 2021-22, the gpa required is 3.6.
Choosing LASP for your first year means you:
- learn and study with some of the best students at UVM, in one of the university’s most challenging and intellectually rigorous first-year programs
- begin building close relationships with your professors and peers, relationships that can last a lifetime
- hone your study habits and skills in critical thinking, writing, and communication which will support your success in future years
APPLYING TO LASP
These programs are designed for highly motivated first-year students with strong academic records. Admission to a program is by application. To apply, students must first be admitted to UVM’s College of Arts & Sciences for the Fall through the Admissions Office. Applications can be submitted beginning in mid-January and the application is typically open until mid-April. Program directors begin reviewing applications in February and typically respond in 3 weeks. Students who apply to LASP still have until May 1 to communicate to UVM if they will be enrolling. If you have any questions about LASP or the application process, please contact Catharine Diamond.
Thank you for your interest in the Liberal Arts Scholars Program. The application process for academic year 2022-23 is closed and the program is at capacity. If you have questions, please contact Cathy Diamond at Catharine.Diamond@uvm.edu