Honors Program

 

McHenry County College offers academically talented students an opportunity to participate in an Honors Program or individual Honors Program courses.

This expanded educational experience allows students to study a subject in greater depth and from a variety of perspectives. The refinement of skills in writing, research, problem solving and critical thinking skills is emphasized.

Students must meet two of the following requirements to be eligible for the Honors Program:

• High School GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale;
• ACT score of 24 or SAT of 1000;
• College transfer GPA of 3.5 based on a minimum of twelve semester credit hours;
• Two academic letters of recommendation;
• A personal interview with the Honors Program coordinator or appointed representative.

Students must maintain a 3.5 GPA to continue in the Honors Program. To graduate with Honors Program designation, students must complete 18-20 semester hours of Honors Program coursework and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5. All honors coursework is identified on the student’s transcript and an Honors Program graduate will have a special notation and award along with the degree.

Students interested only in coursework and not the program are required to have a cumulative GPA of 3.2

Call (815) 455-8682 or (815) 479-7756 for more information about the Honors Program.

3/3/09