Honors

Honors Program General Information

The Honors Program at Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) provides the opportunity for academically motivated students to participate in challenging and rewarding educational experiences. The purpose of the Honors Program is to foster greater depth of thought in reading, writing, and discussion with faculty and guest lecturers that will better prepare Honors students to complete degrees or to begin their careers. A variety of academic scholarships and fee waivers are available to eligible Honors Program students.

Honors students at Chandler-Gilbert Community College form a community of bright, energetic and caring students who are committed to their classes, to the Honors Program, and to the college.

Honors Forum Lecture Series

The Honors Forum Lecture Series, guest lectures sponsored each academic year since 1982 by the Maricopa County Community College District, is one of many educational programs offered to the students, faculty, and the general public as a community service. The theme for the series varies each year and addresses a current cultural, political, or social issue. Chandler-Gilbert Community College Honors students participate in the Lecture Series and also host a reception each semester for one of the Lecture Series speakers which brings them into close contact with distinguished lecturers from many fields of endeavor.

Required First-Semester Honors Courses

New Presidents' Scholars must enroll in one of the special honors courses their first semester. Refer to your acceptance letter for the specific courses that meet this requirement. Fee Waiver Scholars may enroll as outlined by program requirements.

Honors Option Courses

Presidents' Scholars after their first semester and Fee Waiver Scholars enroll in Honors Option courses as outlined by their program requirements. In Honors Option courses, Honors students work with faculty to design challenging academic activities to enhance their level of learning. Activities may include designing a special project within the course, serving as a tutor in the Learning Center, serving as a mentor in ESL or composition courses, attending the Lecture Series, or Service Learning experiences.

Mentor / Tutor Option Documents

Other Benefits of the Honors Program

Honors recognition on transcripts
Cultural and social activities, including events with Phi Theta Kappa, a national Honors Fraternity
Potential financial benefits by applying for additional scholarships for eligible students:
- Chancellor's=tuition for a full academic year (in-county tuition) plus a cash amount for books; Foundation=$1,000; Betty Elsner=$250; All AZ/USA Today; ASU Alliance Scholarship
Honors Forum Lecture Series
Increased contact with other Honors students and excellent Honors faculty through district-wide Honors conventions
Membership in a community of scholars
Dedicated Honors Advisor

Eligibility and Graduation

Participants' efforts are reviewed each semester to determine continuance in the Honors Program. All students in the Honors Program who have completed at least 15 credit hours of Honors coursework, have earned a 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher, and have completed hours of service learning will graduate with special recognition and wear an Honors Program medallion with their cap and gown.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Please note: State law now requires that a person who is not a citizen or legal resident of the United States or who is without lawful immigration status is not entitled to classification as an in-state student pursuant to A.R.S. Section 15-1802 or entitled to classification as a county resident pursuant to A.R.S. Section 15-1802.01.

According to state law, a person who is not a citizen of the United States, who is without lawful immigration status, and who is enrolled at any community college under the jurisdiction of an Arizona community college district is not entitled to tuition waivers, grants, scholarship assistance, financial aid, tuition assistance or any other type of financial assistance that is subsidized or paid in whole or in part with state monies.

Honors program students should not withdraw from courses or alter class schedules without first consulting with the Honors Program Coordinator. Changes may result in ineligibility and loss of scholarship. Refund, drop/add, and withdrawal policies, dates and deadlines apply to Honors Program students. All students in the Program must be in good standing, academically and otherwise. Withdrawal from the Program requires a written notification to the Program Coordinator. See the current Honors student handbook for complete details regarding program requirements and eligibility rules.

For more information on the Honors Program contact:

Shirley Miller, Honors Program Co-Coordinator
Office: E-231
Phone: 480-732-7133

Dr. Teri Moser, Honors Program Co-Coordinator
Office: E-103
Phone: 480-857-5120

or the Honors Program Asst. at (480) 732-7252