General Program Information
Where do I find the Honors Program office?
The Honors Program office is located in the Liberal Arts building, Room 107A. It includes the offices of the Honors Program Coordinator (LA 107B) and Administrative Assistant (LA 107A), and a student lounge (LA 107) with an Internet-connected study area and kitchen.
Can I enroll in an honors course without being a member of the Honors Program?
Yes. All students are welcome to enroll in Honors courses. Any Honors classes taken for a letter grade prior to admission to the Honors Program will be counted towards the 15 required units of Honors coursework.
If I complete an honors course, will there be any indication on my transcript?
Yes. Honors courses are designated on the transcript. In addition, students who complete the program requirements receive a special transcript annotation of program completion as well as recognition at Commencement and an Honors medallion.
How does priority registration work?
The IVC Admissions and Records Office assigns student registration times based on different levels of priority; at the assigned day and time, student may begin registering for classes for the designated term. Honors Program members receive priority to enroll in classes on the second day of the priority registration period. Some students, like those who have completed more than 100 degree-applicable units or who have already earned an associate degree or higher, are not eligible to receive priority registration per California education code.
If I took an AP class in high school, can it be applied towards my 15 required Honors units?
Students cannot receive IVC Honors course credit through AP exams. Honors courses must be specifically designated as college Honors courses to count towards the 15 units of Honors coursework required for program completion.
Honors Program Application Process
When are Honors Program applications due?
There is no deadline to apply to the Honors Program. The program accepts applications year-round. Deadlines do apply for priority registration privileges, however. In order to receive priority registration, applicants must submit the application with all requirements by the following dates:
- For spring priority registration: September 1
- For summer priority registration: March 1
- For fall priority registration: April 1
Priority registration for first-year students begins in their first fall semester.
My current GPA doesn’t meet the Honors Program eligibility requirement. Can I apply to the program later?
Yes, students may apply to the Honors Program as soon as they have attained the eligible GPA. For example, high school graduates may apply to the Honors Program the summer after graduating, if their final unweighted academic GPA is a 3.25 or higher. Current IVC students may apply as soon as they have attained a 3.25 GPA in at least 12 units of UC-transferable coursework, although they must join early enough to complete 9 Honors units by the end of their fall semester prior to transferring, and 15 Honors units by the end of their spring semester prior to transferring.
If I am a high school student who has completed more than 12 college units, do I apply as a continuing student?
Even if dual-enrolled high school students have completed more than 12 college units, they should apply to the Honors Program as a first-year student. They should submit both an updated high school transcript and all college transcripts with their Honors Program application.
If students have not taken classes at IVC for more than a year (2 semesters), they must re-apply to IVC and submit a new IVC application for the fall semester, even if they already have an IVC student ID.
Can I submit my Honors Program application by email?
Honors Program applications must be received via the Honors Program application online system; we cannot accept applications through email. Students should contact the Honors Program office directly if they have questions regarding the Honors Program application or need information specific to the Honors Program. The Honors Program is unable to give information to parents regarding the application process or status.
What If I am graduating early from high school and can’t submit a transcript from grades 9-12?
Students graduating early from high school should submit certification of high school proficiency or an official letter from the high school counselor or principal confirming early graduation. They should also upload the most recent high school transcript with their Honors Program application.