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San Jos\u00e9 City College students at Commencement in 2019 at the Santa Clara Convention Center.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Are you a motivated student with ambitious educational goals? Hoping to challenge yourself academically and make the most of your time in school? Or are you nervous about the new rhythm that higher-education requires?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At San Jos\u00e9 City College every student gets the support and opportunities they need to achieve their unique goals. Because at SJCC, we meet you where you are. We offer an educational experience that shapes students into leaders, critical thinkers, and most importantly \u2014 life-long learners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our unique honors program<\/a> is one of the many academic programs that give students the freedom and flexibility to thrive at one of the best bay area community colleges. So let\u2019s explore the many benefits of joining this program, and how it has the potential to drastically transform your future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is an Honors Program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every college honors program is different, but most involve a minimum GPA requirement and offer students additional academic opportunities to challenge themselves and grow academically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some schools offer honors courses with more rigorous material, while others allow students to pursue individual honors projects or an honors thesis. No matter the style, participating in an honors program is a great way to take full advantage of your college experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I wanted to push my limits and boundaries to overcome my imposter syndrome and to become a better student. By joining the honors program it pushed me to become extraordinary and do more than I was assigned to do.”<\/p>Ariattne Zarate, SJCC honors student<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why You Should Join SJCC’s Honors Program <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re planning to transfer to a 4-year university or not, there are tons of reasons to join an honors program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you become an honors student you learn how to take initiative, think critically, and challenge yourself. And in most honors programs, you get to work closely with distinguished faculty members, cultivating enriching scholarly relationships that may benefit you years after graduation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do plan to transfer to a 4-year university, your status as a distinguished honors student will make you a more competitive applicant to the college of your dreams. More importantly, the comfort and confidence you gain working with faculty on personalized projects will give you a major advantage once you get to the university of your choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joining any honors program will teach you how to make the most of your education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Honors Program at SJCC \u2014 How Does it Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every program is slightly different, so let\u2019s talk about the honors program at San Jos\u00e9 City College<\/a>. Here\u2019s how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Qualify for the Honors Program at SJCC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The qualifications are pretty straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continuing Students<\/strong> (Meet all of these requirements):<\/p>\n\n\n\n