About The SCC Honors Program 

Who can enroll in Honors Courses?

At SCC, you do not have to be admitted into the Honors Program to take an honors course.

• A student meeting any the following guidelines may enroll in an honors course:
• Students who are accepted into the Honors Program
• Students meeting the prerequisites of an honors course as stated in the schedule of classes
• Students with a 3.0 cumulative GPA in all course work. (Official transcripts from all colleges attended must be on file in Admissions.)
• High School GPA needs to be verified prior to enrollment.

If you have a posted Santiago Canyon College GPA, you may register for any Honors course by telephone or in person as you would for any other course. If you do not have a posted Santiago Canyon College GPA, you must have a signed waiver from a counselor or the Honors Program Coordinator and then register in person.

What are the benefits to students taking Honors classes?

There are many benefits to you as a student in the Honors Program:

• Smaller classes
• More one-on-one interaction with your professors and peers
• An enriched environment that allows for student-directed activities and discussions, guest speakers, field trips and more professors who are committed to innovative teaching styles and strategies
• A learning community of students who share a curiosity and an analytical approach to education
• Designation on your transcript of honors courses

Why should I enroll in the Honors Program rather than just take Honors courses?

• Designation on your transcript as having completed the program
• Designation on your transcript and diploma as a President's Scholar if you meet the criteria.
• Accumulation of honors credits to graduate as a President's Scholar and to receive benefits from four-year institutions
• Letters of recommendation from the Honors Program faculty
• Honors Transfer Agreements with 12 four-year institutions
• The support of a learning community of students with shared goals, attitudes, and motivation Scholarships
• Participation in the annual Honors Alliance Research Symposium
• To receive Honors Program credit for all Honors course taken prior to enrollment in the Honors Program
• Pre-counseling for Honors classes

What are the requirements to complete the Honors Program?

• Apply and be admitted to the SCC Honors Program
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Successfully complete a minimum of 6 honors courses or 18 honors units (No more than two honors courses taken prior to enrollment in the Honors Program will be accepted towards completing the program)
• Enroll in at least two honors courses per year (for full-time students)
• Enroll in at least one honors course per year (for part-time students)
• Meet with the honors counselor as necessary
• File an "Intent to Complete the Honors Program" form at the beginning of the semester you intend to graduate or complete the Program
• Petition for an Associate degree