Honors sections and seminars of regular courses offered through the MCC’s Honors Institute are available to all eligible students in all programs throughout the College. Honors Studies provide educational experiences for students with outstanding ability. They bring curious, highly motivated students together in small classes. Many honors courses are taught by MCC Distinguished Professors or faculty members who have received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Eligibility to enroll in an honors course is based on one or more of the following:

• New Students - In general, high school students should have an 85 or better GPA and/or be in the top 15% of their class. In addition, strong AP, SAT, or ACT exam scores are helpful.

  For non-high school students entering MCC, student membership in the Honors Institute is based on one or more of the following: prior academic record, kinds of courses taken, class standing, and/or letters of recommendation from teachers or counselors. Please contact the Honors Institute office (292-3351) for more information.

• Continuing Students - Completion of at least 12 credit hours at MCC with a cumulative average of 3.5 or higher, or a cumulative average of 3.25 or higher with a recommendation by a professor. If you meet either of these criteria you will receive a packet from the Honors Institute office with instructions on how to apply for Honors courses online.
  
  

If you did not receive the Honors informational packet or would like another copy, please contact the Honors Studies office at 292-3351.