WHO ARE WE? Mission: The HCCC Honors Program promotes academic excellence in students who are academically gifted, intellectually curious, and highly motivated. We offer small, interdisciplinary courses that focus on problem- based learning, support creative thinking, and encourage students to be active learners. We strive to foster the engaged learning, leadership, adaptability, and understanding necessary to thrive in a diverse world.
Benefits • Small class sizes: 20 students max (12-15 average) • One-on-one relationship with professors • Honors Lounge Activities • Events • Honors designations on transcripts • Engagement Opportunities
Honors Lounge Activities Photo by: Nian Canard for Public Sphere Salons
Activities Exclusive to the Honors Lounge • Honors Salon – Monthly lecture series led by faculty or administrators • Tutoring in the Lounge – Tutors available inside the lounge on a walk-in or appointment basis • Pantry Mondays – Recharge with food and snacks available in the lounge every other Monday
Events • Honors Student Council Focus Meetings • Real Talks • Trips • Mixers and information sessions • Transfer Talks • Workshops • All Honors Meet-ups • Honors Poster/Project Showcase & Dinner
Life After Honors And many more!
Honors Student Council Visits Columbia University
End of Semester Poster Showcase
Engagement Opportunities Sigma Kappa Delta Psi Beta NCHC English Literary Honors Society Psychology Honors Society National Collegiate Honors Council
Admission Criteria New Incoming Students Continuing Students • Personal Statement • 3.5 GPA • Recommendation from counselor, • Completion of ENG 101 with a teacher, or employer B or better • AND at least one of the following: High school transcript and GPA Previous/transfer college coursework and GPA Minimum SAT scores of 550 Verbal and 550 Math HCCC Placement Test scores
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