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About The SCC Honors Program

​​​DSC_1112.JPGThe SCC Honors Program is dedicated to providing an enriched learning environment for high academic achievers so that they may fulfill themselves personally and acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed at the Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree level. The Honors Program encourages critical thinking, sound decision-making, cultural awareness, and effective communication skills through instructional modes that foster independence and responsibility.


Why should I enroll in the Honors Program?

  • 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 four-year institutions

  • The support of a learning community of students with shared goals, attitudes, and motivation 

  • Participation in the annual Honors Alliance Research Symposium

  • To receive Honors Program credit for all Honors courses taken prior to enrollment in the Honors Program

  • ​Pre-counseling for Honors classes​

Requirements to enroll in an Honors class​​

Regularly admitted students who meet the course prerequisites may take an Honors class. Enrollment in an Honors class does not require membership in the Honors Program. Students must be free of active disciplinary action reports.

First-time freshmen need to bring a high school transcript to the Counseling Department to receive  prerequisite clearance prior to enrolling in an Honors class. Students who completed college work while in high school need to use the college GPA and units.

Continuing College students need a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA from all institutions attended. Transfer students will need college transcripts from all previous institutions as well as a prerequisite clearance .

Requirements to join the Honors Program​​

Submit an Honors Program application and requested documentation to Admissions and Records during the fall or spring semester. Students must be free of active disciplinary action reports.​

Applications are not accepted from students who are not currently enrolled. Application, procedures, and deadlines are available on the Honors Program website: www.sccollege.edu/honors.​

Freshmen​

First-time freshmen who graduated from high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA may join the program during their first semester at SCC. High School Proficiency cannot be used. Official high school transcripts are required.

May not be involved in or found at fault in any disciplinary action as outlined in the SCC catalog.

Meet with a​ Counselor once per semester for Comprehensive Educational Plan prior to Pre-Selection of Honors courses.

Continuing College students:​

Students need a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher in 6 or more units from all colleges attended.

Have no grade lower than a "C" in any college-level Honors class.

Meet with a Counselor once per semester for Comprehensive Educational Plan prior to Pre-Selection of Honors courses.

May not be involved in or found at fault in any disciplinary action as outlined in the SCC catalog.

Special Admit students: Current high school students are not eligible to join the Honors Program. GPA in college units completed while in high school could affect future ability to enroll in honors classes and the Honors Program.​

Requirements to continue in the Honors Program

Maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher.

Earn grades of "C" or above in all Honors classes.

Earn grades of "C" or above in all college-level classes while in the program.

Meet with a Counselor once per semester for Comprehensive Educational Plan prior to Pre-Selection of Honors courses.

Remain free of any disciplinary action as outlined in the SCC catalog.

Requirements to complete the Honors Program

Submit the Honors Program Completion Petition to Admissions and Records (E-101 or email). The petition and deadlines are available on the Honors Program website: www.sccollege.edu/honors.

Maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA in all college units.

Complete Honors Program unit and residency requirements:

Complete a minimum of 15 honors units with a minimum of 1 course from each category listed below:

  1. ​Honors Educational Category 1: English, Communication, Arts and Humanities
  2. ​​Honors Educational Category 2: Mathematics, Physical and Biological Sciences
  3. ​Honors Educational Category 3: ​Social and Behavioral Sciences

OR

​​Completion of 18 honors units from any category.


12 of the 15/18 units must be completed at Santiago Canyon College. 

12 of the 15/18 units must be completed after acceptance to the program.

A single course may not meet more than one Honors Educational Category. In addition to the Honors Educational Category requirements (1-3), additional Honors units will be needed to fulfill the 15 unit requirement.​​

Earn grades of "C" or above in all college units while in the program. Honors courses must be taken for letter grade (P/NP grades are excluded).



Additional Honors Program details can be located in the SCC College Catalog.​ ​​​               Revised 10/10/22