Apply to Honors Programs
For graduating high school seniors
- Create an HCC Application Account. For current JumpStart or Dual Enrolled students who are graduating from high school, you do not need to complete step one, but you are required to complete steps 2-4.
- Complete and submit a New Admissions Application to HCC using your existing HCC account information or the account information you set up in Step 1.
- Select “Yes” when asked if you are planning on applying to the Honors Program.
- Wait to receive an email with separate application instructions to the Honors Program.
Deadlines and process for graduating high school seniors
Applications are accepted and reviewed once per year for graduating high school seniors who plan to join HCC Honors in the fall semester following their graduation. Deadlines are:
- Rolling deadline - Priority Application Deadline
- January 15, 2023 - Notification of Priority Applicants
- Rolling deadline - Regular Application Deadline
- April 15, 2023 - Notification of Regular Applicants
- Rolling deadline - Candidate Reply Deadline
For current HCC Students and students who are interested in participating in HCC Honors while still enrolled in high school.
HCC students with fewer than 19 college-level credit hours completed and a minimum college-level GPA of 3.0 or higher may apply to the Schoenbrodt Scholars Program by completing and submitting this online Current Student Schoenbrodt Application.
For more information, email honors@howardcc.edu.
Deadlines and process for currently enrolled HCC students and students applying to participate in Honors while still in high school.
Applications are accepted and reviewed twice per year. Deadlines are:
- August 5 for the following fall semester
- January 15 for the following spring semester
Eligibility
Students must have and maintain a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 to be considered. Students must also submit an application and be recommended by a teacher or counselor. Acceptance is also based on space availability. See “How to Apply” for more details on the application process.
Special Notes
Students do not have the ability to choose which program they will join. The Honors Committee places students into the program that best fits with a student’s goals and ability to meet program outcomes and requirements.
If students accept their offered seat in the program, a $150 deposit is required to secure their respective seat. This amount will be credited to the student’s tuition balance. It is not a separate fee. Students are welcome to pay online through their myHCC account or in person at the Finance Office.
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
The Honors office is now offering in-person, Zoom, and telephone appointments for current Honors students and those with interest in applying to an Honors program. All appointments must be arranged in advance by emailing honors@howardcc.edu.