The Honors Program rewards academic achievement with a financial scholarship and special recognition such as the Honors Program Diploma and Honors Medallion at graduation. Honors Program students are offered opportunities for academic and cultural enrichment.

Honors Program Scholarship

• Once you have been accepted into the Honors Program, you are then eligible for the Honors Program Partial Tuition Scholarship if you are enrolled in honors courses. Due to limited funding, scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Purely an academic merit scholarship; does not require proof of financial need. See the Honors Program Coordinator for restrictions and current award amounts.

Graduation Perks

• Graduates receive special Honors Medallion and Honors Program Diploma in addition to Associate Degree.
• Seated in front row at Commencement
• Special Honors Program Graduation Dinner and Medallion Ceremony
• Honors classes noted on transcripts

• MHA Fall Conference
• Exclusive Honors Retreat prior to Fall & Winter Semesters Some locations have included:
• High-ropes leadership and team-building course at Regional Technology Center
• Presidential Conference Center

• Exclusive Honors Colloquium course
• Choice of specially designated sections of regular courses (Many meet general education requirements)
• Enriched learning experience with other high-achieving students
• Personal honors advisor in addition to advisor in academic area

• Honors Portfolio gives you the edge
• Many MCC Honors Program grads earn transfer scholarships
• Exclusive Honors Transfer Alliance Agreement with UM-Flint and Ferris State University at Big Rapids campus

• Apply on line or print & mail application.
• Submit two letters of recommendation from your current college or high school faculty.

• Write a 500 word (2 page) essay
• Topic: How a college education will help you achieve your personal, educational and career goals.
• Interview with Honors Program coordinator
  (call 810-762-0360 for appointment)
  

• Students are sent an invitation to join after 12 credits completed at MCC + 3.5 cumulative GPA
• PTK is an international honors society for two-year colleges
• MCC has Alpha Omicron Iota Chapter
• Exclusive PTK scholarship opportunities to many transfer institutions
• Extra-curricular activities
• Opportunities to attend district, regional, and national conventions
• Visit www.ptk.org for more information
• Brenda Zicha, Advisor, MCC chapter
  Phone # 232-8021
  

• Honors Designations are noted on transcripts and commencement program
• Students graduating with a 3.0-4.0 GPA will receive the following notations:
• 3.0 graduation with honors (white cords)
• 3.5 graduation with high honors (silver cords)
• 4.0 graduation with highest honors (gold cords)

• Awards & Ceremonies
• Schedule of Honors Courses
• Eligibility Requirements for High School, College Transfer, or MCC students
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