Spokane | American Honors

Earn the same degree for a lower cost

American Honors is a 2-year selective honors program at CCS that prepares you to succeed at Whitworth University, U of W, or where ever you dream to go to college.

Start in the American Honors program at the Community Colleges of Spokane and get the preparation & support to succeed at your dream college...for less.

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Why American Honors?

Students graduate with the skills and experiences needed for success at their best-fit 4-year schools.

Smart, but Different.

A new path to a bachelor’s degree with a lower overall cost and no compromises. Start at American Honors, go anywhere.

Extra Support.

Get the personalized support you need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom, and to transfer to a best-fit school.

Transfer Options.

One-on-one transfer advising from start to finish. Our national transfer network seeks out program graduates.

Affordability.

Same degree, lower cost. Spend less overall on a bachelor’s degree by starting at CCS. All students are eligible to apply for the American Honors Foundation scholarship.

Apply to American Honors for free

How to apply for a program scholarship from the American Honors Foundation:

Complete an application to the American Honors program. The application is free - just make sure you have your test scores & transcript ready.
Select the box on the final page of the application to indicate that you "are interested in applying for scholarships available for the American Honors program."
Check your inbox for an email from one of our Admissions Officers. The email will contain a link to a short scholarship application & essay.
Complete the scholarship application & essay. Make sure to use the same email address that you used to complete your application to the American Honors program.

Priority consideration will be given to applicants who submit a completed application BEFORE 5/1/2015

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Program Overview

Honors Academics

Small, seminar-style classes are discussion driven with minimal lectures. All classes are led by selected honors faculty.
Honors credits are designed to transfer to count towards a bachelor's degree.
Honors classes are capped at 25 students, and focus on real-world applications of course material.

Simplified Transfer Process

Step-by-step guided instruction on every aspect of the transfer process from a transfer advisor.
American Honors’ network of four-year schools actively recruits program graduates: Whitworth University is a member of the network.
Some four-year partners offer transfer acceptance letters to American Honors students, contingent upon successfully completing the program and final GPA standing.

Personalized Advising

Honors advisors help students plan for college, transfer, and explore great careers.
From day one, honors advisors provide one-on-one, 360 degree support.

Supportive Community

Honors students push each other to excel and achieve their highest personal goals.
Extracurricular activities help students build their resumes and benefit the local community.

Leadership Development

Service-learning projects and other co-curricular activities that help students connect classroom learning to the real-world.
Explore and research careers by connecting with peers, alumni, across the American Honors network.