Qualifications to Join

In order to become a member of the College Honors Institute (CHI) you must meet the following requirements:

  • New Students: 3.0 GPA or higher or SAT score of 1100 or higher or ACT score of 25 or higher
  • Current Students: 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA after the completion of 12 transferable units
  • All Students: must be eligible for a transferable level mathematics course (MATH 102 or above) and must be eligible for ENGL 101

Students may petition for a waiver of the math or English requirement if they obtain a recommendation from an instructor teaching an honors course.

Active Participation

To maintain your membership in CHI you must adhere to the following membership requirements:

  • Completion of at least one honors course per year
  • Update an education plan with honors program counselor each year
  • Earn an A or B in all honors courses

Requirements for Completion

To complete the CHI program you must meet the following requirements:

  • Completion of 15 semester units in honors course materials with a grade of A or B
  • A cumulative college GPA of 3.25 or higher
  • Completion of an approved form of 15 community service hours
  • Completion of associates degree requirements and/or fulfillment of admissions/transfer requirements for a four-year institution