Honors Program Admission & Requirements

What You Need To Be an Honors Scholar

The Honors Program at Owens Community College is open to students enrolled full-time or part-time in any academic program. To qualify, all you need is a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

There’s no cost to apply or participate in the Honors Program.

Apply to the Honors Program

Honors Program Requirements

To graduate as an Honors Scholar, you’ll complete 15 points from the following areas:

• Honors courses
• Honors option contracts
• Honors internships
• Civic engagement
• Symposium presentation
• Campus engagement

At the time of graduation, you’ll need a GPA of 3.5 or higher and an A or B grade in all your honors courses and contracts.

Review the Honors Program Major Sheet (PDF)

Earning Honors Credit Only

You can earn honors credits even if you don’t complete the full program curriculum. The credits for your honors courses will be noted in your transcript if you earned an A or B for the semester. However, your transcript will NOT list you as an Honors Program Graduate.

In Their Words

“When I joined the Honors Program, I realized that academic achievement and high grades are a bridge to bigger opportunities, not just a degree. Here, you can make a difference, inspire and share something you are passionate about while learning what your colleagues are passionate about, too.”

Kozait Elkhatib, Owens Honors Student

More About the Honors Program

Mission

The mission of the Owens Community College Honors Program is to provide, beyond the standard curriculum, a challenging educational opportunity for exceptional students who strive for academic excellence.

Vision

The Owens Honors Program brings together outstanding students and faculty in dynamic environments that inspire unparalleled intellectual pursuits, while challenging students to initiate, create and think critically to enhance personal inquiry and growth.