Every quarter we will be giving non-honors students the opportunity to enroll in an Honors course without meeting full requirments . If you're interested, please contact us and we will tell you all about it.
* Dependent upon course availability and with completion of ESLL 26 or English 1A with a grade of B or better.

Learn more...


• Check out the Honors Research Symposium blog
• 2013 Honors Symposium Participation Announcement

• A dynamic educational curriculum. Honors isn't just about completing an extra assignment or two. Honors is about participating in stimulating discussions within a small group and with top-notch instructors who are experts in their field. It's about digging deeper, not skimming the surface. It's an experience you won't forget!
  
  
• Specialized courses, special focus seminars, exposure to exciting cultural opportunities, and transfer scholarship opportunities. You are in good hands with the Honors Institute. Our very own counselors, faculty and staff will work with you every step of the way.
  
  
• Increased chances of being accepted to UCLA's College of Letters and Sciences. Universities are looking for a few outstanding students who do more than the minimum and actively pursue our honors students. We are one of only a handful of northern California colleges participating in the prestigious UCLA T.A.P. (Transfer Alliance program). Fact: 70-95% of TAP students are admitted to UCLA versus 14-20% of all other transfer applicants.
  

But don't just take our word. Here's what students are saying...

As a member of the Honors Institute, you can receive these benefits:
Outstanding faculty, selected for their special interest in working with Honors students
Discussions and projects that stimulate intellectual development
Honors Counselor
Opportunity to complete the Honors Scholar Program and become eligible for:
Priority admission consideration if applying to UCLA College of Letters and Science
$4000 or $7000 scholarship if transferring to CSU Stanislaus
Guaranteed admission to CSU East Bay and San Francisco State University
Priority admission consideration if applying to UC Irvine Honors Program; guaranteed housing

To qualify for the Honors Institute, students must satisfy each of the following requirements:

1. Academic Performance.
   1. For continuing Foothill College students, demonstrate a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA in 10 or more units completed at Foothill College.
      OR
   2. For students with less than 10 units completed at Foothill College, provide evidence of one of the following:
      1. Minimum 3.5 cumulative high school GPA; or,
      2. Minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA in 10 or more units completed at another regionally accredited college or university.
2. Writing Proficiency.
   Honors courses typically require more writing than non-honors courses. Students are required to demonstrate the potential for successful completion of honors courses by providing evidence of one of the following:
   1. Foothill English Assessment Test results indicating eligibility for Honors ENGL 1AH; or,
   2. Completion of ENGL 1A with a grade of B or better.
3. Personal Statement.
   On a separate sheet, using 150-200 words, please describe your interest in the Foothill College Honors Institute. Your statement should include what you hope to gain from your participation in the program as well as how you believe you will contribute to the program. Because honors courses are typically writing intensive, this statement should reflect appropriate writing skills. Remember that clear writing is the result of clear thinking.

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Current and upcoming Honors course offerings:

Fall 2012	Winter 2013	Spring 2013
BIOL 54H COMM 1AH ECON 54H ENGL 1AH ENGL 1BH HIST 9H MUS 8H PHOT 8H POLI 2H POLI 9H PSYC 54H	BIOL 54H ENGL 1AH ENGL 1BH HIST 4CH HUMN 54H MUS 8H PHOT 8H PHOT 10H POLI 3H PSYC 54H	ART 2H BUSI 54H COMM 1BH ECON 54H ENGL 1AH ENGL 1BH ENGL 1CH HIST 4CH HUMN 54H MUS 8H POLI 15H PSYC 54H

*Schedule subject to change. Please check back for updates/changes or visit the online schedule for the lastest times and dates.
New courses are regularly added to the honors course list. Please check back often for updates.



Foothill College Honors Institute
Bernie Day, Director or
Teresa De La Cruz, Program Assistant

12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022-4599
We are located in 1961.
Call us at: (650) 949-7638

Contact us by email: honors@foothill.edu