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Who can enroll in Honors Courses? |
At SCC, you do not have to be admitted into the Honors Program to take an honors course.
Regularly admitted students who meet the course prerequisites may take an Honors class.
- First time freshmen need to bring a high school transcript to the Counseling Department to receive a signed prerequisite clearance form 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 signed prerequisite clearance form.
- Career Advanced Placement (CAP) students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in any college coursework and have a minimum 3.0 GPA in high school.
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
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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
- 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
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What are the requirements to complete the Honors Program?Additional Honors Program details can be located on pages 28-29 of the 2018/2019 SCC Catalog.
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