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Apr 02, 2026
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2026-2027 College Catalog
Honors Program Map
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If you are a full-time student taking 15-18 hours per semester and follow this map, you should be able to complete your Honors Program requirements along with your major program requirements in two years. See an academic advisor for a customized Honors/degree plan that works for you. To graduate as an Honors Scholar Graduate and receive the maximum benefits of the program, you must apply and be admitted to the Honors Program and complete 21 hours of Honors courses (or 18 hours of Honors courses plus one course substitution as shown below), while maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher. The Honors program map is designed to be compatible with a variety of degree-program maps.
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First Semester
Following the map for your degree program, choose a combination of general-education and major-related courses, including at least two Honors classes. (Most Honors classes are in the general-education category.) Total Credit Hours:
Total credit hours: 15-18 Total Honors hours: 3-6 Milestones
- Attend Honors Scholar Fall Kickoff
- Join Inclusive Honors Scholar Teams Chat & Honors Scholar GivePulse organization
- Meet one-on-one with Honors Program Coordinator to make a success plan & ask any questions
- Review list of activities that qualify for honors excellence points available in Teams’ Inclusive Honors Scholar Chat.
- Earn a minimum of 15 honors excellence points through service, leadership, and community engagement and record (w/reflections) in GivePulse
- Maintain GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Meet with an academic advisor to plan your class schedule for next semester (NOTE: Honors Scholars qualify for special priority enrollment regardless of credit hours completed as long as they enroll through academic advisor.)
- Meet with Career Services and/or University Transfer to make future plan
- Keep artifacts (syllabus, projects, notes, etc.) from Honors courses for final semester portfolio
Second Semester
Following the map for your degree program, choose a combination of general-education and major-related courses, including at least two Honors classes. Total Credit Hours:
Total credit hours: 15-18 Total Honors hours: 3-6 Milestones
- Attend Honors Program awards ceremony in April/May
- Earn a minimum of 15 honors excellence points and record them in the Honors Scholars GivePulse organization (w/reflections)
- Maintain GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Meet with an academic advisor to plan your class schedule for next semester (NOTE: Honors Scholars qualify for special priority enrollment regardless of credit hours completed as long as they enroll through academic advisor.)
- Keep artifacts (syllabus, projects, notes, etc.) from Honors courses for final semester portfolio
Third Semester
Following the map for your degree program, choose a combination of general-education and major-related courses, including at least two Honors classes. Total Credit Hours:
Total credit hours: 15-18 Total Honors hours: 3-6 Milestones
- Attend Honors Scholar Fall Kickoff
- Earn a minimum of 15 honors excellence points and record them in the Honors Scholars GivePulse organization (w/reflections)
- Maintain GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Meet with an academic advisor to plan your class schedule for next semester (NOTE: Honors Scholars qualify for special priority enrollment regardless of credit hours completed as long as they enroll through academic advisor.)
- Keep artifacts (syllabus, projects, notes, etc.) from Honors courses for final semester portfolio
Fourth Semester
Following the map for your degree program, choose a combination of general-education and major-related courses, including 1-2 honors courses (making sure you have 15 credit hours of honors courses. Total Credit Hours:
Total credit hours: 15-18 Total Honors hours: 3-6 Milestones
- Meet with an academic advisor for graduation check & to file for graduation
- Meet one-on-one with Honors Program Coordinator to ensure you are on target for meeting Honors requirements by graduation
- Earn a minimum of 15 honors excellence points and record them in the Honors Scholars GivePulse organization (w/reflections)
- Maintain GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Prepare and submit your Honors Scholar Portfolio (see portfolio checklist)
- Attend Honors awards ceremony in April/May. You will receive your engraved medallion at the ceremony.
Total Credit Hours: At least 60
Total TCC credit hours: At least 60 (exact number determined by your degree-program map) Total Honors credit hours: 15 minimum Transfer Information
TCC’s associate degrees are intended for transfer to a four-year university for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Participation in the Honors Program enhances your academic experience and your qualifications as a transfer student. You should work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses for a seamless transfer process and you are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and advisors from selected four-year institutions can streamline the transfer process. It is students’ responsibility to ensure that they understand the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school. Be sure to inform your TCC advisor and your transfer advisor that you are in the TCC Honors Program. |
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