Everything you need to transfer & earn your bachelor's degree 

Starting at community college is a smart choice. Now make sure you get the preparation and support to transfer to your dream school. Honors classes, ambitious peers, personalized transfer advising -- all with the American Honors program. 

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4 Steps to Transfer
  1. Pick Classes That Count. Work with your advisor to select classes, a major, and a  degree pathway that are right for you and likely to transfer.

  2. Prepare for 4-year Rigor. The American Honors community helps you perform well inside and outside the classroom -- making you a competitive candidate for selective 4-year transfer schools.

  3. Find the Best Schools for You. You’ll have access to American Honors’ exclusive network of 4-year schools. Work with your advisor, alumni, and the American Honors transfer planning tool to create the strongest application to the best schools.

  4. Choose Your Transfer SchoolOnce you start receiving admissions decisions, your advisor will help you evaluate transfer-credit decisions, degree audit reports, and financial aid packages. Then, it’s just a matter of saying “yes” to your dream school.

 

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Why American Honors?

  • Affordability. Same degree, lower cost. Spend less overall on a bachelor’s degree by starting at a community college. Learn about scholarships available to students accepted into the program.
  • 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 college.
  • Transfer Options. One-on-one transfer advising from start to finish. Access to the American Honors national transfer network that proactively seek out program graduates to transfer.

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Top 3 Reasons to Apply Now:
  1. Scholarship priority. Priority consideration will be given to students who submit completed applications first.

  2. Free application. Applying to American Honors is free. Just make sure to have your test scores & transcript ready.

  3. Non-binding. No deposit required to hold your spot. Feel 100% confident that American Honors is the right choice before you commit.

What is American Honors? 

American Honors is the only global academic honors program at leading community colleges across the United States with a national transfer network of top 4-year colleges and universities. 

  • Honors quality classes. Small, seminar-style classes are discussion driven with minimal lectures. All classes are led by selected honors faculty.
  • A community of students like you. Ambitious, dedicated students find like-minded friends in the diverse American Honors community.
  • Leadership opportunities. Students connect classroom learnings with real life leadership in their roles as honors council members, volunteers, mentors, etc.
  • Professional development. From resume writing workshops to in-depth career conversations, American Honors prepares students for life after college.
  • National transfer network. American Honors’ network of four-year schools actively recruits program graduates – and, in some cases, guarantees admission.

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