In order to be considered active members of the Honors Program, students must::

• Be continuously enrolled at OCC, or file a “Leave of Absence” with the Academic Honors Office
• Meet with an honors counselor at least once per semester
• Complete at least one honors course within two semesters of admission to the Program
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 in all transferable coursework; or, obtain a recommendation for continued participation from an honors counselor

Special recognition is awarded to transferring or graduating students who complete the following requirements:

• Complete a minimum of 18 units* of honors coursework, distributed over three different subject areas, and earn a letter grade in each course
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 in all transferable coursework, including courses taken at other institutions. This requirement must be met immediately prior to beginning the final semester at OCC
• Earn a minimum grade of B in at least one of the following English composition courses: Engl A100, A101/A101H, A102/102H, or A109; OR earn exemption from Engl A100 with an AP score of 3 or higher
• Take no more than 6 units of honors coursework in the final semester at OCC
• Show a “line out” or “exclusion” for any course with a D, F, or NC/NP (no credit/no pass)

* A maximum of 9 UC-transferable semester units from another HTCC college may be accepted toward certification at OCC.