HONORS PROGRAM BROOKDALE HONORS GRADUATES TRANSFER TO:

American University Monmouth University

Amherst College NJIT

Arcadia University

The College of

Columbia University

Cornell University

Drew University Syracuse University

Drexel University West Chester University

Georgetown University William & Mary University

Kean University University of Massachusetts

Montclair University and many more!

For answers to all of your questions visit our FAQ at www.brookdalecc.edu/honors

HERE WILL GET YOU THERE

S-2020 HONORS MISSION BENEFITS : Honors at Brookdale provides an enriched academic aHonors Orientation experience to a select cohort of highly motivated students. aSmaller, interactive classroom experiences Through a curriculum that emphasizes global awareness, cultural experiences, and local engagement, Brookdale aClose faculty and peer mentoring Honors students are challenged to connect their studies to aCo-curricular social and cultural activities with the the world beyond the campus. By fostering collaborative Honors community learning and intellectual inquiry, Honors at Brookdale prepares students for transfer to competitive four-year aDesignated advising and counseling sessions for colleges and universities, as well as for citizenship in Honors students the 21st-century. aResume-building experiences, including participation in the Honors Symposium THE HONORS PROGRAM aOpportunities for leadership development AT BROOKDALE aOpportunities for specialized research for the Honors Students take most of their Honors courses together, allowing ttttSymposium project them to form a community of engaged learners who support aEnhanced transfer opportunities to competitive four-year each other throughout their Honors experience. colleges and universities To graduate “With Honors,” students must complete eighteen aEnhanced scholarship opportunities credits of Honors coursework during their time at Brookdale. a Additionally, they must present a capstone project at the Special diploma recognition Honors Symposium and graduate with a 3.5 GPA. To earn an “Honors Certificate of Recognition,” students must complete nine credits of Honors coursework and graduate with a 3.5 GPA. Presenting at the Honors Symposium is highly recommended, but not required. The Certificate is a good option for students beginning their Honors studies in their second year. “There is a special bond among Honors students; not only are there shared courses and assignments, but also shared smiles and laughs.”

APPLY EARLY! For our application and more visit www.brookdalecc.edu/honors IS HONORS RIGHT FOR YOU? Do you have a determination to grow from your time at Brookdale Community College? Do you desire a rigorous learning experience? Are you looking to enhance your potential? Is your GPA 3.5 or higher? If you have answered “yes” to these questions, then Brookdale’s Honors Program is for you!

DO YOU QUALIFY? Return the following documents with the complete application: aHigh school and/or college transcripts indicating GPA of 3.5 or higher aSAT or ACT scores (may waive our testing requirements) aLetter of recommendation aRequired essay aResume and list of achievements

TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates of the Honors Program are guaranteed admission to the Honors Programs at: • Georgian Court University • Monmouth University •

Graduates of the Honors Program are guaranteed admission to: • American University–Paris • • East Stroudsburg University-STEM disciplines • Monterey School of International Studies • NJIT–School of Management • Rutgers School of Business at New Brunswick • TCNJ-Select programs