Honors Program
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About Honors
The ACC Honors Program is an intellectual community that supports students who seek to explore their studies in depth, develop lasting leadership skills, and foster service-oriented values. We embrace an interdisciplinary, student-focused approach to learning that transcends academic boundaries and deeply engages with the wider world. Students in the Honors Program will partner with faculty to take courses at an honors level and expand their learning beyond their regular studies. Once a student completes the requirements of the honors level course, an honors distinction can be added to their transcript or degree (based on certain criteria).
Our program goals are to:
- Provide students with the necessary skills to assist their transition to a four-year institution or workplace
- Stimulate professional growth and innovative pedagogy amongst ACC faculty
- Encourage service-focused relationship between students, faculty, and the diverse communities they serve
Why Join?
Once admitted to the Honors Program, students will automatically become eligible for
an Honors Scholarship. These awards are designed to assist with the cost of courses,
fees, and class materials. Scholarships are awarded by the Honors Council and amounts
will vary depending on available resources and student needs.
In addition to scholarship support, the Honors Program functions as a community. Honors
students benefit from a range of support, activities, and events, including: Dedicated Advising, Conference Opportunities, Field Trips, Internships and Volunteer
Service Opportunities, Study Abroad Opportunities, and an invitation to join Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), a two-year honor society which fosters service, fellowship, and leadership
skills. For more information about PTK, see their website.
Am I Eligible?
To join the Honors Program, students must meet a minimum of 1 of the following and complete an electronic program application:
For First-Time-In-College (FTIC) Students:
- Weighted high school GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale
- Combined SAT score of 1100
- Minimum ACT score of 26
For Current, Returning, Transfer, or Dual Credit College Students:
- Completion of 9 credit hours with a weighted GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale
- Students who do not meet the minimum requirements may contact the Program Director to petition for admission.
Students who do not wish to apply to the Honors Program, but would like to take an
Honors course of interest, may request permission from the course instructor and Honors
Program Director.
There is no fee associated with the ACC Honors Program application or admission to
the program. Qualifying students must submit a complete electronic application, which
includes:
- A list of past academic, extracurricular, and service accomplishments
- A personal statement
- 1 letter of recommendation from prior faculty
Once submitted, applications are reviewed by the Honors Council. Students will then be contacted regarding their application status and eligibility for an Honors Scholarship.
Current students can visit ACC Honors on the POD!