Honors Credits

An eligible student may earn Honors credit on a college-level course by completing one credit of coursework in addition to the requirements of the class.

Eligibility: In order to register for and earn an Honors credit, a student must meet at least one of the following eligibility requirements:

• Completed 12 credits of 100-level or higher coursework at MCC with a cumulative 3.25 GPA,
• Earned an ACT composite score of 24, or
• Earned COMPASS test scores of 93 on Reading, 93 on Writing, and 49 on Algebra

Registration:

Fall 2008: The eligible Honors student must speak with his or her instructor during the first two weeks of the semester to discuss the possibility of adding an Honors credit to the class, to discuss the requirements of this Honors credit, and to receive a special section number for the Honors credit. Before the end of the second week of class, the student must register for the additional Honors credit using the special section number acquired from his or her instructor.

Winter and Summer 2009: Honors credits will be listed in advance in the semester schedule. The eligible student may register for an Honors credit using WebAdvisor. During the first two weeks of the semester, the student should meet with his or her instructor to discuss the requirements of the Honors credit.

Honors Coursework: Instructors may assign the Honors coursework or work together with the student to develop a project plan. Honors projects may include extra reading, writing, research, public speaking, or practical/hands-on activities. Honors coursework must require the equivalent of one credit's worth of work.

Benefits: An Honors student not only gets the benefit of having his or her Honors credit noted on the transcript, but also enjoys working one-on-one with a respected instructor in a field in which the student excels and finds interest. At the end of the semester, if the student earns a B or better in the course, he or she will be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket payment for the one Honors credit.

Contact:

Jenny Klingenberg
Honors Coordinator
231.777-0697
Jenny.Klingenberg@muskegoncc.edu
Room 156