Honors Program

The MATC Honors Program provides an opportunity for highly motivated students to achieve their full potential. Students enrolled in any Associate degree or Diploma program can earn Honors credits in college parallel (200 series) Liberal Arts and Sciences courses by agreeing to an Honors contract with their instructors.

• You qualify for the honors program if you:
  • Were in the top 20% of you high school class.
  • Have at least a 3.3 GPA.
• Complete an honors option contract with your instructor.
  • Honors contract details the additional scholarly work that you will pursue, with your instructors guidance, for Honors credits.
  • An Honors contract is at the discretion of the instructor. An instructor does not have to provide an Honors contract.
• Successful completion of honors work qualifies you for a special Honors designation on your transcripts.
  • You receive special commendation as an Honors graduate if you:
    • Earn a minimum of 15 Honors credits.
    • Complete the course requirements of your associate degree program
    • Attain a 3.5 cumulative grade-point average.
• There is no penalty for not completing an Honors contract. Honors requirements are outside of the course requirements and will not affect your course grade.

Honors studies offer many rewards:

• Honors designation on transcripts
  • Identifies you as a highly motivated individual and enhances your prospects for employment, university admission, and scholarships.
• Rigorous course work to prepare for a baccalaureate program
• Greater latitude to pursue special interest projects for credit.
• Representation on the Honors Advisory Council, where you can influence Honors course offerings and activities.  
• Participation in national and regional Honors associations and conferences.

For further information, contact the MATC Honors program coordinator at 414-297-8081 or rozasd@matc.edu.

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