Honors Program

The OCC Honors Program offers an enriched academic experience for highly motivated and intellectually curious students seeking greater academic challenge, deeper engagement, and preparation for transfer to competitive universities. Honors courses emphasize critical thinking, research, writing, discussion, and collaborative learning in smaller class settings.

Honors courses are open to all OCC students interested in a more rigorous educational experience, whether or not they are formally enrolled in the Honors Program.

Program Benefits
Students enrolled in the Honors Program may receive benefits including:

• Specialized Honors counseling and academic support
• Opportunities for leadership, research, conferences, and enrichment activities
• Access to guest speakers, seminars, and special events
• Transcript notation for Honors coursework
• Library privileges at selected universities
• Enhanced preparation for upper-division coursework and transfer

Students who complete Honors Program certification requirements may be eligible for additional transfer advantages, transcript recognition, and graduation honors.

Eligibility Requirements
To enroll in the Honors Program, students must:

• Be enrolled at OCC and in good standing with the college
• Meet minimum academic eligibility requirements, including a cumulative GPA of 3.25
• Demonstrate college-level English preparation through qualifying coursework, AP credit, or equivalent measures
• Complete Honors Program application and orientation requirements

Continuing Participation
Students must maintain academic eligibility, remain in good standing, complete Honors coursework, and meet periodically with an Honors counselor to continue receiving program benefits.

Program Completion and Certification
Students seeking Honors Program completion or certification must complete Honors coursework requirements, maintain a minimum transferable GPA, and satisfy applicable transfer and program criteria. Additional requirements and deadlines apply.

For current application procedures, certification requirements, and deadlines, contact the Honors Program at hpro@occ.cccd.edu.