Honors Program Application
The ECC Honors Program welcomes motivated, curious students who are eager to learn, engage on campus, and participate in community engagement. We value equity, diversity, and inclusion and believe all students have the potential to succeed and grow.
Students who meet the published admission criteria below are guaranteed acceptance into the Honors Program. However, all students who believe they will thrive in the Honors community are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet the guaranteed Honors admission criteria should complete the personal statement section of the application, explaining their interest in the Honors Program and the strengths they will bring.
Before applying to the Honors Program:
- Submit the application for admission to ECC if you have not already done so.
- If you have already completed a significant number of ECC credits, review the planned Honors course offerings and consult with an academic advisor to determine whether Honors coursework aligns with your remaining academic requirements.
Once admitted, students are expected to enroll in at least one Honors course each academic year. Students who are unable to meet this expectation may find that the Honors Program is not the best fit for their academic goals.
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 unweighted 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 unweighted 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
Transfer applicants who have earned at least 6 credit hours of formally articulated, college-level coursework from their most recent 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.