Are you looking for a transformative learning experience? Do you want to develop critical thinking skills and explore new subjects? Are you interested in getting involved in your community? Then Honors @ AACC might be right for you!
We're looking for students with high levels of interest, initiative and ability. If you're a degree-seeking student with less than 20 credits, Honors @ AACC can help you achieve academic rigor. No matter your major, you have the flexibility to participate in our program and receive recognition for your achievements.
As an Honors @ AACC participant, you can:
“This program will provide students the opportunity to network with other Honor students, engage with their professors, and attend events on and around campus, even virtually. You can enjoy these benefits as a part-time, full-time, on-campus, or online student. When you think of the Honors program at AACC, think about making a difference, whether you make a difference on the Honors Program, or the Honors Program makes a difference on you. In the end, there will be a difference for the better.”
Wayne Johnson
Class of 2024
Once admitted, you will:
If you can achieve this while maintaining a 3.4 GPA each term, you will have successfully completed the program.
Interested in increasing the rigor of your academic journey? Apply to Honors @ AACC! Due to the parameters of the program, the earlier in your AACC tenure you apply, the easier it will be to meet the program requirements.
The following materials will be collected on the application and reviewed by the Honors Advisory Committee prior to making an admission decision:
To remain in Honors @ AACC, students must earn at least a 3.4 GPA each term and participate in at least one event hosted by the program.
All honors courses are taken via honors contract. You do not enroll in an honors section of a course. Instead, you register for a standard section of an honors-eligible course. Then you enter into an honors contract with your professor. This contract outlines honors work you will complete (such as an extra project) while taking the course.
The following courses are honors-eligible, meaning that you can enter into a contract with your professor to take the course as honors:
Honors contracts are due very early in the term. Due dates vary based on the term and can be found in the Honors @ AACC Canvas Group. It is important to reach out to your professor early, no later than the first week of class, to discuss your interest in an honors contract. Once you submit an honors contract, you cannot switch back to the standard section of the course.
You are encouraged to work with your professor to develop a project that is of interest to you. Projects can result in posters, papers, presentations, artwork, webpages, really anything!
Below are some examples of recent honors projects:
For information on projects, reach out to the honors coordinator at honors@aacc.edu.
We're here to help.
Brandi Angel
Honors program coordinator
410-777-2895
CRSC 315
Honors Program Recommendation Form
Application deadlines:
Aug. 15 for the fall term
Nov. 15 for the spring term
