SCC launches Honors Program for students looking for an academic challenge

Published: 10/16/2014

The new Honors Program will promote diverse, interdisciplinary learning and foster a community of life-long learners to motivate, support and serve each other, the campus and the community.

“The SCC Honors Program will help us better serve the academically gifted students in the St. Charles County community,” said Heather Rodgers, SCC professor of English and Honors Program chair.

SCC honors students will have access to early registration, mentorship and academic guidance from an Honors Council member, and will receive invitations to special events throughout the semester. 

“Participating in an Honors Program in the first two years of college will lay a solid academic foundation for a student’s college career,” said Rodgers. “The program is a place for students to become independent thinkers.”

High school students interested in applying to the SCC Honors Program are required to either earn an ACT score of 30 or above and submit two essays or writing samples written for high school classes, or earn an ACT score of 26-29, submit two essays or writing samples written for high school classes and two letters of recommendation from teachers.

To learn more or apply, visit stchas.edu/honors.

St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit stchas.edu.