Honors Program

Honors at JCC

Are you ready for the challenge? If you’re highly motivated to excel, possess an insatiable curiosity about the world around you, and enjoy working both independently and with others, the Honors Program is for you. The Honors Program includes a symposium course and two project-based courses in addition to the your required degree credits.

Benefits of the Honors Program

  • Work with faculty to create projects in your chosen field.
  • Network with community leaders to gain valuable experience while enhancing your resume and gaining experience early in your college journey.
  • Special services from JCC’s libraries and free printing
  • Complete advising and registration prior to general registration, so you’ll get your first selection of courses that fit your schedule.
  • Live on campus in Honors student suites, where you can room with fellow Honors students.
  • Be recognized at JCC's Honors reception and commencement.
  • Earn an Honors citation on your academic transcript.

How do I join the Honors Program?

Students are invited to participate in the Honors Program based on eligibility. If you believe that you meet the requirements but have not been invited to join, contact Honors@sunyjcc.edu.

Honors Requirements & Qualifications

If you are enrolling at JCC for the first time with fewer than 12 college credits, you must have a high school grade point average of 90% or better and be eligible to take a college-level English course and MAT 1540.

If you have already earned 12 or more college credits, you must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better and be eligible to take a college-level English course and MAT 1540.

To earn the Honors citation, you must:

  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
  • Complete one three-credit Honors symposium course
  • Complete two one-credit project-based Honors courses

You are encouraged to enroll in one Honors-designated course each semester. If you do not enroll in an Honors course for two or more consecutive semesters (excluding summer), you may no longer be considered an Honors Program participant and forfeit program benefits.