We encourage you to join the program and to follow it through to completion. Graduates are congratulated during a special Honors Awards Ceremony at the end of the year. At this program you will also have the opportunity to name a faculty mentor and to thank the mentor publicly for his or her support. We will also name an annual winner of the Lura Scales Award, for service to HCC Honors. You can graduate from the program with one of two designations.
Honors Scholar
Graduation Requirements
3.25 or greater cumulative GPA
12 Honors hours completed
2 Honors Forum classes completed
Recognitions Earned
Purple honors cord to wear during graduation
Honors graduation certificate
Honors Scholar noted on College transcript
Distinguished Honors Scholar
Graduation Requirements
3.5 or greater cumulative GPA
18 Honors hours completed
3 Honors Forum classes completed
2 leadership classes completed
Recognitions Earned
Honors medallion to wear during graduation
Purple honors cord to wear during graduation
Honors graduation certificate
Distinguished Honors Scholar noted on College transcript
*Students must earn an A or B in all courses considered for Honors Program graduation and recognition.
Contact
Rankin
Student Services Bldg.
3805 Hwy. 80
Pearl, MS 39208
