Thank you for your interest in the Human Development Honors Program! Please see
here for detailed instructions on how to apply to the HD Honors Program.
Required application materials include:
- Unofficial transcript
- Statement of Purpose
- Copy of proposed academic plan
- Letter of recommendation from faculty advisor
The letter of recommendation from the faculty advisor should be emailed to
coehdhonors@umd.edu directly by the advisor.
For this form, please submit the first three application materials listed above as a single PDF document. Please title the PDF document as "Last Name_First Name_HD Honors Application.pdf". Keep a copy of this document for your records.
Note: Make sure that the application is complete and accurate. Incomplete or incorrect applications will not be processed. The deadline for application is
May 10th of the spring semester for admission to the two-year program. Juniors working with a faculty advisor in a research capacity can contact the Honors Program Director, Dr. Melanie Killen, at
coehdhonors@umd.edu for eligibility of applying after the deadline.