Honors College

Acceptance to the Honors College is competitive. The program is designed for students with strong high school academic records and participation in extracurricular activities, preferably with leadership experience.

For the Fall 2023 cohort, we are seeking applicants that have completed high school or homeschooling in 2021, 2022 or 2023.
NOTE: Applicants must be first-time college students; we are not currently accepting transfer or continuing students into the program.

• Pursuing an A.A. or A.S. degree in designated HVCC programs
• Recommended minimum cumulative high school average of 90, as determined by a high school transcript.
• Intent to transfer to a four-year institution.
• Letter of recommendation from an administrator, counselor, faculty or qualified community leader.
• Written statements highlighting academic and extracurricular accomplishments and reflecting on the unique value of an honors education.
• Select applicants are invited to a roundtable interview.
• All applications files will be reviewed until all available seats are filled.

Deadline to submit Honors College Application: March 31, 2023

We are fully committed to the Honors College being reflective of the community we serve. Our diverse student body will be one where they feel included and encouraged to discover their amazing talents.

• Biological Sciences AS
• Biotechnology AS
• Business Administration AS
• Computer Information Systems AS
• Computer Information Systems Computer Science Track AS
• Criminal Justice AS
• Engineering Science AS
• Environmental Science AS
• Liberal Arts and Science - Mathematics and Science AS
• Liberal Arts and Sciences - Humanities and Social Science AA
• Liberal Arts and Sciences - Humanities and Social Science English Track AA
• Liberal Arts and Sciences - Humanities and Social Science Political Science Track AA
• Physical Education Studies AA
• Physical Sciences Chemistry Track AS
• Physical Sciences Earth Science Track AS
• Physical Sciences Physics Track AS
• Psychology AA

• 13-credit core sequence
  These courses fulfill the SUNY GenEd requirements for the respective program affiliated with the honors program.
  • Honors College Forum (1 credit)
  • Honors Composition I (3 credit)
  • Honors Composition II (3 credit)
  • Honors Public Speaking (3 credit)
  • Honors Cultural Diversity in American Society (3 credit)
• Honors course specific to the major.
• Honors capstone
  Internship, research or service project related to the major.
• Center for Service Learning & Civic Engagement at HVCC
  Opportunities for volunteering and incorporating service learning into coursework.
• ePortfolio
  Digital platform that allows students to keep track of course work and service, highlight accomplishments and reflect on their progress.

NOTE: Students must maintain a GPA of 3.5 to remain in good standing with the Honors College.

Students accepted into the Honors College will be eligible for full-tuition scholarships.

All students must complete the FAFSA and take advantage of any financial aid opportunities before a scholarship may be available.