How to Apply

You need to apply to become an official Honors Program member before you can take any Honors Courses. Only approved members of the Program can enroll in Honors Courses.

Continuing Community College students must meet the following criteria:

Have Cumulative College GPA of 3.5 or higher, with a minimum 12 college units, and provide a copy of the transcript (doesn't have to be official), OR
Provide a reference: an LPC instructor (or another college instructor) whose course you successfully completed, and who can recommend you to the Honors Program.

First-time students entering from High School must meet the following criteria:

Have 3.75 or higher weighted cumulative High School GPA, and provide a copy of the high-school transcript (doesn't have to be official), OR
Provide a reference of someone who can recommend you to the Program: either your high-school teacher/counselor, or an LPC instructor if you happened to already complete some courses at LPC.

If you do not meet these criteria, but feel you would be a good candidate for the program, please contact the honors director.

If you fit the requirements above you can submit your application to the Program. You can apply at any time, there is no due date, but applying in your first year, before a semester, or early in a semester will give you the maximum chances of getting into and taking more Honors Courses.

WARNING: due to the increasing popularity of the program and the limited capacity, we do not guarantee a spot immediately after application, you might be added to a waitlist until more spots open up.

Once you checked your eligibility and are ready to apply, complete the following form:

Honors Program New Member Application Form

Once you are approved for the Program, you will receive a link to enroll in the LPC Honors Program Canvas. You must be on LPC Honors Canvas to participate in the program and to take Honors courses. The Canvas provides all necessary forms and resources, as well as access to Honors Courses. All communication about important updates and transfer agreements certifications will take place through that Canvas announcements, so make sure to adjust your Canvas settings to get notifications, so you don't miss any important forms and/or due dates!

Disclaimer: First-time students will have to enroll in at least 1 LPC Course in order to have a Canvas account to be able to enroll in the Honors Program Canvas.

After You Apply - Make Sure to Keep Up!

To be a member in good standing:

Maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher
Complete at least two Honors course each year with a grade of B or higher (at least one by end of Fall, and second by end of Spring of the same year).
Complete at least two Honors courses each year by end of Spring with a grade of B or higher, with at least one completed by the end of Fall. An Honors course taken in summer (if available) can count as a replacement for either the Fall or the Spring minimum requirement.
Refrain from dropping/failing more than 1 Honors Course (including dropping Contracts and Embedded Components).
Complete at least 10 hours of community/global engagement service per year (at least 6 have to be for LPC): 5 hours in Fall and 5 in Spring are strongly recommended.

If you are new to the Honors Program please visit the Honors office in 21220 to talk about the program, introduce yourself, and check out the Student Honors Lounge where you can work and meet other fellow Honors Students.