About the Honors Program
What is the Honors Program?
The Honors Program seeks academically motivated and high-achieving students who wish to engage in rigorous academic opportunities to develop their high-level intellectual and critical thinking skills. Members of the program will develop their leadership skills as they engage in cultural and academic experiences during their time at NVCC, which will expand opportunities for transfer to a wide range of academic institutions. Graduates that meet the program requirements will receive an Honors designation on their transcript.
Who can apply?
Full-time and part-time students:
We will start reviewing applications for Spring 2023 on November 15, 2022.
Admission Criteria - New Students
- Complete the Honors Program application
- Include your entrance essay: 250 Words - “What do you feel is the value of being an Honors Program student, and how will this help you reach your goals?”
- Submit a letter of recommendation from a High School teacher
- In addition to the essay and recommendation letter, one of these three criteria must also be met:
- SAT/ACT scores: for acceptance SAT score 500 math/500 verbal; ACT score 25 ; OR
- High school class rank requirement top 10% OR
- High school grade point average, 3.0 out of a 4.0 or above
Admission Criteria - Returning/Transfer Students
- Complete the Honors Program application
- Include your entrance essay: 250 Words “What do you feel is the value of being an Honors Program student, and how will this help you reach your goals?”
- Submit a letter of recommendation from an NVCC faculty member (or from a professor at previous institution if transferring in)
In addition to the essay and recommendation letter, returning/transfer students must also
- Possess GPA of 3.0 or above with completion of 12 credits with completion of no more than 24 credits
To graduate with Honors Distinction:
All students in the program must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above
Incoming Freshmen:
- Honors ENG 102 (3 credits)
- Honors Capstone during final year (3-6 credits) – Fulfilled by Honors RES 211 and 212
- Fulfills Continuing Education and Scientific Reasoning competencies
Returning/Transfer Students:
- Must have three semesters left to complete degree to enter program
What’s in it for you?
- Honors Orientation (for program and for college)
- Assignments to Honors Advisor
- Early course registration
- Smaller class sizes
- Designated Honors Librarian
- Honors lunches or dinners with college or system administrators
- Development of relationships in the community through job shadowing, internships, and research opportunities
- Honors colloquia with invited speakers
- Opportunities to attend national Honors’ conferences
- Designated Honors Carrels in Library
- Prioritized opportunities for NVCC committee memberships
