Honors program
The Honors Program provides students with opportunities for deeper, broader, and more complex learning at YHC.
Program benefits
As a member of the honors program, you will have the opportunity to access scholarships, take exclusive Honors classes, and graduate with Honors Distinction in your major program of study. Other benefits include:
- Priority registration for courses
- Research support
- Post-graduation mentoring
- Special travel opportunities
- Leadership opportunities as part of the Honors Program Student Advisory Council
Honors program eligibility
Students wishing to enter the honors program should have a cumulative YHC GPA of 3.5 or better and should apply before they have completed 90 credit hours.
How to apply to the Honors Program
The Program Director initiates recruitment into the YHC Honors Program in the spring of each year, primarily for second-semester freshmen. Self-nominations for admission will be solicited from the student body during recruitment. Transfer students and other non-freshman are also encouraged to apply during recruitment. Recruitment is limited to approximately 15 students each academic year.