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Honors Scholar with medallion

Honors Scholar Certification:

Becoming an Honors Scholar has many advantages including notation on official transcripts and ability to participate in transfer agreements which recognize Honors Certification.  To earn Honors Certification, you must:

  • Complete a minimum of 15 units of Honors courses with a "C" or better
  • Maintain a minimum 3.2 Mt. SAC transferable GPA
  • Maintain a minimum 3.2 GPA in all honors coursework
  • NOTE: Certification is automatically notated on official transcripts upon completion of the above.  No application/petition is required.

 Honors Scholars are recognized in the following ways:

  • Designation in the Commencement Program booklet (if graduating with an associate degree)
  • Invitation to the end-of-the-year Honors Scholars Award Celebration for transferring and graduating Honors Scholars.  Honors Scholars attending this celebration receive an Honors medallion.
  • Honors Scholar Certificate