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Become an Honors Scholar<\/h2>\n

Students who wish to expand and enhance their Honors experience may apply to become Honors Scholars<\/strong>. Honors Scholars receive recognition on their transcripts, a digital badge, and honor stoles for graduation ceremonies. Students who are on track to fulfill the requirements are eligible to apply for the Honors Program scholarship<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To register your intention to become an Honors Scholar, contact honors@austincc.edu<\/a>. All you need to do is tell us that you intend to fulfill the requirements, and we’ll add you to our database. <\/p>\n

Honors Scholar Requirements<\/h3>\n

To earn the Honors Scholar distinction, complete all four<\/strong> of the following:<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Requirement<\/th>\nWhat You Need to Do<\/th>\nHow to Complete It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1. Honors Coursework<\/td>\nComplete 9 credit hours<\/strong> of Honors courses<\/td>\nCourses may be taken across semesters and in any discipline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2. GPA<\/td>\nMaintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA<\/strong> <\/td>\nGPA is verified at time of review<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3. Leadership<\/td>\nComplete one<\/strong> leadership experience<\/td>\nExamples listed below<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4. Service<\/td>\nChoose one service pathway<\/strong><\/td>\nOption A: 12+ hours of service
Option B: One service-learning Honors course<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Leadership Options (Choose One)<\/h3>\n

Leadership experiences can take different forms but must be ACC-based unless they are Honors-coordinated external programs, such as the UT Youth & Community Studies Fellows Program and the UT LBJ School PPIA Public Service Weekend.<\/p>\n

Examples include:<\/p>\n