Program Requirements

Admission Requirements

Students must fulfill both the ENGLISH REQUIREMENT and the ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT to join the Honors Transfer Program.

English Requirement : To meet this requirement a student must:

• Receive an A or B in English 100 (or equivalent at another college) OR
• Receive an A in English 221 (or equivalent at another college); OR
• Receive a 4 or 5 on the AP English Exam; OR
• (First time LMC students only) Receive an assessment placement into English 100.

Academic Requirement: To meet this requirement a student must:

• Have a College GPA of 3.25 or higher; OR
• (First time LMC students only) Have a high school GPA of 3.25 or higher; OR
• Get a letter of recommendation from a former teacher and submit an essay documenting evidence of their ability and motivation to succeed in the Honors Program.

Participation Requirements

To be an active member of the Honors Program students must:

• Successfully complete least one Honors Course or Contract every academic year (Fall - Spring), AND
• Be involved in the Honors Club at least one semester.

Completion Requirements

Graduating as an "Honors Scholar" is the highest academic award granted by Los Medanos College. Honors Scholars are awarded a medal signifying this accomplishment by the LMC President and are recognized in the Student Success Ceremony and the Graduation Ceremony. They are also able to access the transfer partnerships we have negotiated with 4-year universities.

Contact Information: Honors Director Jennifer Saito, at (925) 439-2181, X 3369 or Honors Counselor Marie Karp , X 3282