Excellent Transfer Preparation MCC’s Honors Institute prepares you to continue your education at top colleges and universities. Recent Honors graduates have transferred to Cornell University, Amherst College, SUNY Geneseo, the , the , Mt. Holyoke College, Rochester Institute of Technology, and many others.

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MCC Admissions Office 1000 East Henrietta Road Rochester, 14623 “This has done 585.292.2200 nothing but open doors for me— The Honors Institute students motivate one another—and not just in the their instructors—to be academic world— better. They question. And but in terms then question the questions. of personal They are independent, critical development as thinkers who work hard and Monroe Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, well.” welcome challenges at every color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, turn. Together they become pregnancy, religion, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, or domestic - Saul Schuster, violence victim status in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and accomplished scholars. employees or in any aspect of the business of the College. MCC Graduate © 2016 Monroe Community College Eligibility Requirements for the Certificate in Honors The Honors Studies are: for the • A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher at Honors graduation Institute at • Four honors courses or seminars, of Institute. which one is HON 195 Honors Seminar in MCC Critical Analysis For Incoming • ENG 200 Advanced Composition or HON 295 (Research) Inspiring you to go Freshmen Entering freshmen Students who want a more intensive scholarly further and deeper should satisfy one experience can complete the Certificate in of the following for Honors Studies with Thesis. Requirements The Honors Institute brings together acceptance into the for the thesis option include the four academically talented students and MCC’s Honors Institute: requirements listed above, and: award-winning faculty in a specialized • 87% unweighted high school average • Completing four one-credit Honors learning environment designed to help you • Top 15% of graduating high school class Orientation Courses reach your full potential. • 550 Math or 550 Verbal SAT score • Public presentation of an original scholarly, literary or creative work The Honors Institute learning environment For Transfer and Current MCC includes: Students • Interdisciplinary courses on topics of Transfer and current MCC students usually Enhanced Services and global importance have completed 12 college credits with a Opportunities • Service-learning and volunteer minimum 3.5 GPA. opportunities MCC’s Honors Institute has strong links to We recognize the special circumstances • Sponsored attendance at literary, the campus services that help you succeed. of many students, so contact the Honors theatrical, and artistic events Designated staff in admissions, advising, Coordinator to discuss your options even if you • Opportunities for research, presentation and transfer services assist Honors students. do not meet the eligibility criteria above. at scholarly events, and publication MCC’s residence halls place Honors students in suites with other Honors students to MCC Honors students explore perennial provide increased support. Our enhanced human problems and the most challenging Advantages of a services enable Honors students to compete developments emerging in the 21st century. on MCC athletic teams, lead student Some topics of interest are global justice, Certificate in Honors organizations, and present award-winning science and religion, gender relations, Studies research at MCC’s Scholars’ Day. sustainability, prejudice and criminal justice, mass media, business in a global economy, Being a member of the Honors Institute and cross-cultural understanding. enables you to graduate with a SUNY “You’ll be in a Certificate in Honors Studies to go with community of scholars The Honors Institute helps you combine your degree. The Certificate demonstrates who are motivated and coursework with ’s many your academic achievement, community opportunities for co-curricular experiences, involvement, and service activities, enhancing interested in academia.” service-learning, and undergraduate student your portfolio for transfer. research for an education tailored to your exceptional talent and motivation. It also prepares you to transfer to some of the nation’s finest colleges and universities.