Honors Transfer Program

Building 3, Room 235 
Honors Coordinator: (650) 381-3547 | Email: taveaur@smccd.edu
Honors Counselor: (650) 306-3422 | Email: chanry@smccd.edu 
Web: canadacollege.edu/honorsprogram

The Cañada College Honors Transfer Program (HTP) is for all curious and motivated students. Honors courses and contracts allow students to engage in topics of interest in more breadth and depth than regular classes and to better prepare for university level work. Honors courses and contracts are open to HTP members* and non-members.  Students enrolling in Honors sections will be required to do Honors-level work. Students may earn Honors credit by completing an Honors Contract in a non-Honors course. More details are on the program website: canadacollege.edu/honorsprogram/contract-seminar.php.

*HTP members can apply to present at Honors conferences. HTP members who complete the program can also increase their transfer and scholarship opportunities. To be a member of the HTP, students must apply online, have a 3.3. or higher GPA in high school or in 9 units of degree applicable coursework in college, and abide by all college Academic Integrity Policies.

To graduate from the program, students must complete 15 units of Honors-level course work, abide by all aspects of the college Academic Integrity Policy, and achieve a GPA of 3.3 or higher in their transfer courses. Program graduates get Honors notation on their transcripts and special recognition at graduation. Students may also be eligible for special scholarships and priority transfer agreements to four-year colleges and universities.

For more information please visit the Honors Transfer Program website or contact the program coordinator or counselor via the contact information above.

Program Admission Requirements

Entering High School Students

  • High school GPA of 3.3 
  • Current enrollment in or completion of either ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E.

OR

Continuing College Students

  • GPA 3.3 after 9 units of degree applicable coursework
  • Current enrollment in or completion of either ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E.

If a student does not meet the above requirements, there is an alternative method for demonstrating academic eligibility. For more details, see the program website canadacollege.edu/honorsprogram/application.php. 

Program Completion Requirements

  • 15 units in Honors Classes including English 110 Honors
  • GPA 3.3 in transfer classes
  • Maximum of 2 courses can be earned via Honors Contract
  • Adherence to the College Academic Integrity Policy