Honors Transfer Program

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Spring 2026 Applications

Spring Applications are Open.  To apply for the spring semester, you must be able to enroll in one of the following Honors Courses which have open seats. All courses meet on the Pittsburg campus.

  • Honors Astronomy 10: Introduction to Astronomy - TuTh 12:45-2:10pm
  • Honors English C1001: Critical Thinking & Writing- TuTh 11:10am-12:35pm
  • Honors Political Science 43: International Relations- MW 12:45-2:10pm

Class of 2025 High School graduates should use the first application link. All others should use the second one.

Application for 2025 Grads

General Applicants

Application & Admission Requirements

As you complete the online application you may be asked to upload the following documents:

  • High School Transcript:  For applicants who do not have 12 or more completed college units.  The transcript need not be official.  
  • Application Essay.  See the prompt choices below. 
  • Letter of Recommendation. For applicants with a 3.0-3.24 GPA.  

Admission Requirements

  • 3.25 or higher GPA OR
  • 3.0 or higher GPA with a strong letter of recommendation

Application Essay

Part of your application is a two-page essay which should be of the highest academic quality and reflect your best writing and thinking abilities. Please note that you get to select the topic from one of the following two choices:

1. Honors students are distinguished by their intellectual curiosity. Tell us about an idea or an experience you have had that you find intellectually engaging.

2. Honors courses expose you to challenging new concepts, more than you might find in regular classes. Tell us about a time you encountered a new idea that challenged what you previously believed or thought. What has been your response to that challenge?

 

Contact Information

Honors Director

   

Honors Counselor