The GHC Honors Program. New Challenges. New Rewards.

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The Honors Program at Georgia Highlands College promotes academic excellence, offers opportunities for intellectual engagement, fosters community for highly motivated students, and develops young adults who will become leaders among their peers, in the campus community, and in the larger social world.

The GHC Honors Program provides unique learning opportunities that:

  • Stimulate creative thought and critical thinking
  • Promote self-confidence and communication skills
  • Increase cultural enrichment
  • Build tools for future academic success

Apply now to join our community of high-achieving students working with committed faculty members!

Spring 2024 Deadlines*
New Applications due: February 19
Honors Contracts due: February 26
Projects/Final Reports due: April 30

*These deadlines apply to 16 week courses. For 8-week course deadlines and more information, download the PDF: 2023-2024 Honors Deadlines

Contact the Honors Director for more information.

 

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New Challenges

  • Apply to Honors Program
  • Talk to any instructor about earning honors credit (available in most courses)
  • Develop project proposal with instructor that deepens subject understanding
  • Complete honors project and submit

New Rewards

  • Scholarship Opportunities
  • Access to social events / trips
  • Work closely with faculty members
  • Distinguish yourself post-graduation with honors credits, an honors certificate, or an honors diploma!

Deadlines available at honors.highlands.edu

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The GHC Honors Program is distinct from but cooperates with the GHC Phi Theta Kappa organization.

The GHC Honors Program has been a recognized member of the Georgia Collegiate Honors Council, the Southern Regional Honors Council, and the National Collegiate Honors Council.