How to Apply
You need to apply to become an official Honors Program member before you can join the Honors Program Canvas and take any Honors Courses. Only approved members of the Program can take Honors Courses.
Disclaimer: First-time students will have to enroll in at least 1 LPC Course in order to have a Canvas account to be able to enroll in the Honors Program Canvas.
Continuing Community College students must meet the following criteria:
- Cumulative College GPA of 3.5 or higher, with a minimum 12 college units. You will need to provide a copy of the transcript (doesn't have to be official), OR
- If your GPA is below 3.5 but still higher than 3.0 you might still be accepted with a reference of a college instructor. It can be one of the LPC instructors or another college instructor, whose course you successfully completed, and who can recommend you. You will need to simply provide an email address of your reference (no letter is required) along with your transcript.
First-time students entering from High School must meet the following criteria:
- 3.75 or higher weighted cumulative High School GPA. You will need to provide a copy of the high-school transcript (doesn't have to be official), OR
- If your GPA is below 3.75 but still higher than 3.25 you might still be accepted with a reference of someone who can recommend you to the Program: either your high-school teacher/counselor, or an LPC instructor if you happened to already complete some courses at LPC. You will need to simply provide an email address of your reference (no letter is required) along with your transcript.
If you fit the requirements above you can submit your application to the Program. You can apply at any time, there is no due date, but applying in your first year, before a semester, or early in a semester will give you the maximum chances of getting into and taking more Honors Courses.
WARNING: due to the increasing popularity of the program and the limited capacity, we do not guarantee a spot immediately after application, you might be added to a waitlist until more spots open up.
Once you checked your eligibility and are ready to apply, complete the following form:
Once you are approved for the Program, you will receive a link to enroll in the LPC Honors Program Canvas. You must be on LPC Honors Canvas to participate in the program and to take Honors courses. The Canvas provides all necessary forms and resources, as well as access to Honors Courses. All communication about important updates and transfer agreements certifications will take place through that Canvas announcements, so make sure to adjust your Canvas settings to get notifications, so you don't miss any important forms and/or due dates!
Disclaimer: First-time students will have to enroll in at least 1 LPC Course in order to have a Canvas account to be able to enroll in the Honors Program Canvas.
If Accepted - Make Sure to Keep Up!
To Finish the Program as an Honors Scholar and to use any of the Transfer Agreements
- Complete all requirements and apply for the Honors Scholar Certificate of Achievement by the end of your last Fall befire transfer:
- Maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Complete the Honors Research Seminar I (1 unit support class - does not count as an Honors Course)
- Complete a minimum of 5 Honors Courses from at least two different disciplines (worth at least 15 units) with a grade of B or higher by the end of this Spring. No Honors courses from other colleges will count.
- Do not exceed 1 dropped/failed Honors course record
- Complete the community/global engagement service requirement- total 20 hours by end of last Fall semester before transfer. Check the Honors Community Service Page for details.
Honors Scholars will receive an Honors Scholar Medal and an Honors Scholar Certificate of Achievement (need to apply separately).
To Finish the Program as an Honors Program Student
- Finish LPC with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Complete at least one Honors Course with a grade of B or higher at LPC.
- Complete at least some community/global engagement service
- You are encouraged to collect at least some hours, even if you do NOT plan to complete the program as an Honors Scholar, and/or use any of the transfer agreements. Honors community service is not required for Pathway B but it is a big part of being an Honors Student and will also help you strengthen your transfer applications.
All Honors Program Students will receive an Honors Program Pin and an Honors Student Certificate of Participation
If you are new to the Honors Program please visit the Honors office in 21220 to talk about the program, introduce yourself, and check out the Student Honors Lounge where you can work and meet other fellow Honors Students.
