Honors Program Application
The ECC Honors Program invites motivated, curious students eager to learn, engage on campus, and contribute to their communities. The Honors Program reflects our college's values of equity and diversity, fostering an inclusive community that respects and appreciates diverse perspectives. Our Honors Program believes in the potential of all students to learn and grow.
Students can meet specific criteria listed below to be guaranteed admission into the Honors Program. However, we encourage all students who believe they will thrive within our Honors community to apply. If you are committed to learning, we invite you to apply.
If you don’t meet the criteria for guaranteed Honors admission, please complete the personal statement section on the application. In your statement, explain why you want to join the Honors Program and highlight personal strengths that will contribute to your success.
Guaranteed Program Admission Criteria
New College Students (who have completed high school or a high school equivalency test)
Applicants only need to meet one of the following criteria for guaranteed admission into the Honors Program:
- Cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- ACT composite score of 25.
- SAT score of 1710 or higher (if taken before March 2016), or new SAT/PSAT score of 1230 or higher (if taken after March 2016).
Dual Credit Students (currently in high school)
Applicants only need to meet one of the following criteria for guaranteed admission into the Honors Program:
- Cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale with at least 6 semesters completed.
- Pre-ACT composite score of 25.
- PSAT score of 1230 or higher.
Current/Returning ECC Students
Current ECC applicants who have completed at least 6 credit hours of college-level coursework with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher will be guaranteed admission into the Honors Program.
Transfer Students
New transfer applicants who have earned at least 6 hours of formally articulated, college-level coursework at another institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher will be guaranteed admission into the Honors Program.
Note: To satisfy the guaranteed admission requirements, students must provide their official high school and/or college transcripts and test scores to the Office of Admissions at admissions@elgin.edu. Students who don't meet the guaranteed admission requirements should still submit transcripts and test scores and are welcome to apply, but must complete the personal statement section of the application to be considered.