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You Pursue Excellence.
You Seek Challenges.
Give Yourself a Competitive Edge.

Join the Prestigious Foothill College Honors Institute.

The Honors Institute will be closed throughout the month of July and will return August 3rd. Please feel free to email us at honors@foothill.edu and we will return messages upon return.

Try An Honors Course for the Fall 2009 Quarter!
Learn more...

This Fall 2009 quarter we will be giving non-honors students the opportunity to try an Honors course*. If you're interested, please come by room 5426 and we will tell you all about it.
* Dependent upon course availability and with completion of ESL 26 or English 1A with a grade of B or better.

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This Just In!

What We Offer -

  • A dynamic educational curriculum. Honors isn't just about completing an extra assignment or two. Honors is about participating in stimulating discussions within a small group and with top-notch instructors who are experts in their field. It's about digging deeper, not skimming the surface. It's an experience you won't forget!

  • Specialized courses, special focus seminars, exposure to exciting cultural opportunities, and transfer scholarship opportunities. You are in good hands with the Honors Institute. Our very own counselors, faculty and staff will work with you every step of the way.

  • Double the chances of being accepted to UCLA's College of letters and Sciences. Universities are looking for a few outstanding students who do more than the minimum. Universities actively pursue our honors students. Check out our web site for a list of current transfer partners. We are one of only a handful of northern California colleges participating in the prestigious UCLA T.A.P. (Transfer Alliance program). Fact: 85-95% of TAP students are admitted to UCLA versus 45% of all other transfer applicants. Wow!!

  • Something to boast about. Students who complete a minimum number of designated courses with required grades may receive special recognition at graduation, scholarships, and the coveted "Honors Scholar" designation on their transcript.

But don't just take our word. Here's what students are saying...

"...I believe that the Honors Institute is the heart and soul of the scholastic experience for any dedicated student at Foothill College. Without the Honors institute, I doubt that I would be where I am, with practically a 4.0, a job as a Teacher's Assistant, a position as the head of two clubs, and a new love for learning and my future..."
Ellie Chambers (transferred to UC Berkeley)


"The Honors Institute is the best part of Foothill!"
Heidi Dunklegood (transferred to Mount Holyoke)

Benefits

As a member of the Honors Institute, you can receive these benefits:


blue triangle Outstanding faculty, selected for their special interest in working with Honors students
blue triangle Discussions and projects that stimulate intellectual development
blue triangle Honors Counselor
blue triangle Priority Registration (Adobe Acrobat Icon pdf file)
blue triangle Links to national and international scholarships
blue triangle Free tickets to cultural events as available
blue triangle For completion of six of the Designated Honors Courses you can also receive -
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"Honors Scholar" transcript notation
blue bullet Recognition at graduation
blue bullet $16,000 scholarship if transferring to Whitman College
blue bullet $15,000 scholarship if transferring to Pacific University
blue bullet $100 scholarship from the Honors Institute (as available)
blue bullet Priority admission consideration if applying to UCLA College of Letters and Science
blue bullet $4000 or $7000 scholarship if transferring to CSU Stanislaus
blue bullet Guaranteed admission to CSU Hayward and San Francisco State University
blue bullet Priority admission consideration if applying to UC Irvine Honors Program; guaranteed housing


Eligibility

To qualify for the Honors Institute, students must satisfy each of the following requirements:

  1. Academic Performance.
    1. For continuing Foothill College students, demonstrate a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA in 10 or more units completed at Foothill College.
      OR
    2. For students with less than 10 units completed at Foothill College, provide evidence of one of the following:
      1. Minimum 3.5 cumulative high school GPA; or,
      2. Minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA in 10 or more units completed at another regionally accredited college or university.
  2. Writing Proficiency.
    Honors courses typically require more writing than non-honors courses. Students are required to demonstrate the potential for successful completion of honors courses by providing evidence of one of the following:
    1. Foothill English Assessment Test results indicating eligibility for Honors ENGL 1AH; or,
    2. Completion of ENGL 1A with a grade of B or better.
  3. Personal Statement.
    On a separate sheet, using 150-200 words, please describe your interest in the Foothill College Honors Institute. Your statement should include what you hope to gain from your participation in the program as well as how you believe you will contribute to the program. Because honors courses are typically writing intensive, this statement should reflect appropriate writing skills. Remember that clear writing is the result of clear thinking.


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HONORS Institute Course Schedule (View Schedule)
Current and upcoming Honors course offerings:

Fall 2009 Winter 2010 Spring 2010
BIOL 34H
COMM 1AH
ECON 34H
ENGL 1AH
ENGL 1BH
HIST 4CH
MUS 8H
PHOT 8H
POLI 2H
PSYC 34H
ART 2BH
BUSI 34H
COMM 1BH
ECON 34H
ENGL 1AH
ENGL 1BH
HIST 9H
HIST 34H
MUS 8H
POLI 3H
POLI 34H
ART 2CH
ASTR 10BH (must concurrently enroll in ASTR 34H)
ASTR 34H
BUSI 34H
ENGL 1BH
ENGL 1CH
HIST 16H
MUS 8H
POLI 15H

Check the online schedule for the lastest times and dates.
New courses are regularly added to the honors course list. Please check back often for updates.



Contact Us!

Foothill College Honors Institute
Bernie Day, Director or
Teresa De La Cruz, Program Assistant

12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022-4599

We are located in 5426.
Call us at: (650) 949-7638

Contact us by email: honors@foothill.edu

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