Our program's emphasis on personal connection and community within the larger college affords students the opportunity to develop a personal mentor relationship with an Honors faculty member that will last until they complete their degree at MCC. This is characteristic of the highest quality liberal arts colleges -- a level of attention that prominent national universities seldom afford their undergraduates.

We offer:

• Small-sized honors courses taught by professors who have won awards for excellent teaching
  
  
• Personal mentoring and advising by Honors professors. Honors mentors will assist students in selecting courses, transferring to four-year colleges, and securing scholarships
  
  
• Access to award-winning and imaginative faculty mentors who work together to craft specialized learning experiences
  
  
• Unique curriculum and off-campus events such as:
  • film festivals at The Little Theater,
  • trips to The National Women's Rights Hall of Fame, Rochester Zen Center, and others, and
  • history and art tours of the City of Rochester
    
    
• Students who complete the Institute requirements graduate with a SUNY-registered Certificate in Honors Studies in addition to their degree of choice

Participating students will get an education designed with their capacity for academic growth and excellence in mind – and still only pay community college tuition!

Students wishing to apply for admission to the Honors Institute should begin the process by contacting the Coordinator of Honors Studies at 292-3351. Students will then be asked to fill out a brief honors application and make an appointment to meet with the Coordinator of the Honors Institute at MCC to discuss the program and how it can best meet the students' needs.

Download our Honors Brochure