Honors Enrichment Program

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Honors Enrichment Program

ENROLLMENT IN THE HONORS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM IS BY SPECIAL APPLICATION ONLY.

To complete the Honors Enrichment Program, students must complete a minimum of 15 credits in honors courses that stress in-depth study, research, and challenging exploration of various areas of study. The 15 honors credits also count toward a student’s credits leading to Associate of Arts degree or the Associate of Science degree and are transferable as students continue their education toward a higher degree at a senior university. Honors courses are listed alphabetically by Subject.

Admission Requirements

For new students without earned college units
> Official transcripts demonstrating a 3.5 or better GPA or SAT 1890 (of 2400), or SAT 1260 (of 1600) or ACT 28 (of 36)
> A letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or principal familiar with your academic work or, for students returning to college after a period of time away from the classroom, a letter from an employer or community member who can attest to your work habits and motivation
> A personal letter responding to the questions in the application form

For returning students
> Unofficial transcripts demonstrating completion of at least 12 units of transfer-applicable coursework at MSJC with a 3.3 GPA
> A personal letter responding to the questions in the application form
> Name of two faculty who will comment on behalf of your application to the program

Completion requirements
> Completion of Honors Enrichment Seminar
> Completion of 4 courses in a minimum of 3 disciplines
> Maintenance of a 3.0 GPA in all honors course work
> Maintenance of the qualifying GPA

Benefits for the honors students include close interactions between students in the program and professors, challenging courses with fellow honors students, the exploration of current issues in the interdisciplinary seminar, and specific guidance from counselors and faculty advisers concerning the course of studies most suitable for transferring to a four-year university and for achieving professional objectives. Upon completion of the program, honors students are actively recruited by public and private universities, often offered scholarships, and frequently given special university-admissions consideration because of Mt. San Jacinto’s honors transfer alliances with major universities. Honors students also participate in domestic and international exchange programs, attend and participate in honors conferences, and have publication opportunities in Scribendi, the Western Regional Honors Council publication dedicated to student work.

To Apply To The Program

Complete the Honors Enrichment Program application found inside the program brochure which is available at stands in the Counseling and Enrollment Services Offices, or directly from the Honors Enrichment Program Coordinators. Submit application and required documentation to the Honors Enrichment Program Office. (Please see page heading for contact information).

Mt. San Jacinto College 2008-2009 Catalog