Honors Admissions Criteria
The admissions criteria for the Honors Program are the same for all of HCC colleges. To be considered, the GPA requirements below must be met by every candidate, plus at least one additional criterion:
- A combined score of at least 1100 on the SAT or at least 25 on each area of the ACT.
- A combined score of at least 1800 on the TAAS in high school.
- Graduation in the upper 10 percent of one's high school class.
- TSI placement scores eligible for enrollment in college-level courses (e.g., non-developmental courses) in at least two of the three test areas.
- For current students: Completion of at least 6 semester hours of college-level courses with a 3.3 GPA in core curriculum courses. For incoming freshmen: Must have a 3.5 GPA in high school classes.
- Documentation that will demonstrate special talent and/or leadership abilities (e.g., portfolios, auditions, papers, projects, products, awards, community or professional recognition, and/or statement of exemplary course performance by counselor or teacher).
NOTE: Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee admissions into the Honors Program. The Honors Committee reserves the right to select the best candidates of all applicants. A complete official transcript must be turned in with the application.
