To be admitted to the Departmental Honors Program, students must have at least a 3.50 GPA and a major GPA of 3.50 on a 4.0 point scale after completing English 1001G/91G, 1002G/92G, 2205, 2601, and any two additional English courses or equivalent courses through transfer credit. Students must also have the approval of the Dean of the Honors College, the Department Honors Coordinator, and the Department Chairperson.

Students in the English Honors Program must maintain an overall GPA of 3.50. Students who have been dismissed from the program because their overall GPA has fallen below 3.50 may petition for readmission. Students must raise their GPA to 3.50 and submit their petition to the Dean of the Honors College and Departmental Honors Coordinator.