Eligible MCC students are invited by faculty and other talented students to get the most from their educational experience by joining the MCC Honors Program.
Overview
The mission of the MCC Honors Program is to transform students’ academic experiences by offering opportunities to challenge themselves academically, cultivate leadership skills and promote community engagement. This program is suitable for high-achieving and motivated students.
The program strives to:
- Provide opportunities for students to challenge themselves outside of regular academic courses in honors seminars and through independent research projects.
- Encourage and support students to seek leadership opportunities within and/or outside of MCC.
- Promote community engagement by participating in one or more extracurricular academic events.
The program embraces four core philosophies:
- Research
- Leadership
- Scholarship
- Fellowship
The MCC Honors Program is uniquely designed for each individual and is a two-year commitment, renewable per semester.
Benefits
- Academic enrichment with support from faculty mentors
- Financial assistance to students who qualify
- Graduate with honors distinction, noted on your final transcript
- Enhanced transfer applications and scholarship opportunities
Eligibility
The program is open to any MCC student who meets the following eligibility requirements
- 3.5 cumulative GPA in high school or college courses
- Placement or met the prerequisites for college-level English, Reading, and Math
There are additional requirements for students who are returning with at least 12 completed college-level credit hours. To learn more about eligibility, please contact any of the Honors Program Directors.
Application process
Students must apply for admission to the MCC Honors Program using the online application form below. This form includes an essay. Applications will be scored using a standardized rubric. Students will be admitted each fall and spring semester.
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