• Close interaction with highly motivated instructors and students
• Flexible, rigorous course work with enthusiastic faculty emphasizing students, teaching, and learning
• Added preparation for upper division coursework
• Notation of each honors course reflected on OCC transcripts
• Access to Honors Counseling
• UCLA and UCI library privileges
• Special activities including guest speakers, seminars, and field trips
• Opportunities to present research and creative works at prestigious academic conferences
• Exclusive scholarship opportunities

In addition, students who fulfill the completion requirements of the Honors Program:

• Qualify for guaranteed priority consideration for transfer admission to a number of respected four-year institutions, including UCLA and UCI (Ask about our current transfer agreements with other universities and our special alliances with Columbia University and Georgetown University).
• Receive a notation on OCC official transcripts of Honors Program completion
• Earn the privilege of wearing honors regalia and receiving recognition in the commencement program for their accomplishment