Honors Program
Cuyahoga Community College's Honors program provides an academically enriching experience for highly motivated, intellectually talented students in order to develop their potential as learners, leaders, and citizens in a complex and culturally diverse world.
Tri-C’s Honors program encourages students to be actively involved in their own learning. This academic program emphasizes scholarship, leadership, research, creativity and critical thinking. The Honors program handbook provides a detailed explanation of the mission and goals of the program; qualifications for membership; requirements for active participation; as well as the benefits that engaged members can realize.
Honors Program Membership
Use the link below to apply for membership in the Honors program. Be sure to read the instructions and notes before completing the application form. All applicants must submit a letter of recommendation unless applying for special consideration (see instructions).
Please read the Honors Program Application for Admission Instructions before completing the online application.
Honors Program Fellowship
Are you an academically-talented student looking to start college in fall 2022, if only you could find an exceptional learning environment AND substantial scholarship support? The Honors Program Fellowship could be your answer!
Submit the Prestigious Awards application to get started. Completing this application ensures that you will be considered for both the Honors Program Fellowship and the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Scholars Academy. See benefits and qualifications here or call 216-987-2361 or e-mail rashawn.brown@tri-c.edu.
Honors Scholarships
Special scholarships are available to members of the Honors program in good standing or conditional status who enroll in and successfully complete Honors classes. These scholarships are awarded automatically - no application is required. Honors Program scholarships are available each fall and spring semester. Use the link below to get more information about Honors Program scholarships.
Honors Courses
Coordinated through the Honors program, the number and variety of Honors courses at Tri-C grow each year. The current Honors curriculum covers many subject areas, and includes a number of offering options including regular classroom, Blended learning, Honors independent study and Honors contracts. All Honors offerings are designated by an “H” at the end of the course number (for instance, ENG 101H, MATH 151H or PSY 201H). Any Tri-C student who meets the course prerequisite(s) may enroll in an Honors course; membership in the Honors Program is not required.
For more Honors courses options, click the link below and type "%H%" in the course number box to display all of the offered Honors courses for the current semester.
Honors Program Activities
Honors program members are expected to engage in Honors activities. Documented activities are required to qualify for the Graduate of the Honors Program credential; see the Honors program handbook for details. Click the link below to submit Honors activity information.
