The Honors Transfer Program

A cooperative effort between Los Angeles Harbor College and the following universities: UCLA, UC Irvine, UC Berkeley, UC Riverside, University of Arizona, University of Michigan, Azusa Pacific University, Pitzer College, Pomona College, Chapman University, Occidental College, Loyola Marymount University, Mills College and La Sierra University.

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It is intended to serve students interested in a challenging curriculum designed to prepare them for transfer. Students who complete the honors curriculum, and preparation for their major (with at least a 3.1 GPA), will receive:

Benefits of the Honors Program:

Enriched coursework designed in cooperation with university faculty
Specialized academic and personal counseling
Admission preference over all students applying to the participating universities
Inexpensive, high quality instruction
Designated scholarships for Honors Transfer students
Admission to University Honors Programs
Honors students are eligible to apply for honors designated scholarships that range in amount from $300-$5,000+
Undergraduate Research Opportunities

This program is also beneficial for students who plan to transfer to any other four year institutions. Qualified students may elect to take Honors classes without being in the Honors Program. Interested students should contact the Honors Counselor to determine enrollment eligibility.

Honors Transfer Requirements

Completion of preparation for the major
Completion of six honors courses
Completion of all lower division breadth curriculum or IGETC
Completion of a minimum of a 3.1 GPA or higher, or as required by the transfer institutions
Participation in at least one form of campus or community service each semester
Completion of Library Science

* Please view the following websites for specific details regarding admission offers, scholarships and admission to University Honors Programs:

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HTCC (Honors Transfer Council of California)

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UCLA-TAP (Transfer Alliance Program)

UCLA-Honors (College of Honors at UCLA)

UCI Honors to Honors Program (nomination)

UCI (TAG - Transfer Admissions Guarantee)

UC Transfer Admission (Review Factors)

UC Berkeley (Holistic Review)

Honors Research Symposiums:

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