Honors Program

The Honors Program at Heartland is for students who are invested in their personal growth and
development, are committed to making a difference in their local community, and are looking
to get more out of their college experience.

Students in the HCC Honors Program:

• Take small-sized Honors seminar classes
• Engage in service learning opportunities
• Receive recognition on their Heartland transcript and at Commencement
• Have access to undergraduate research opportunities
• Can participate in an academic research conference
• If eligible, receive free membership into Phi Theta Kappa (the international honor society for community college students)
• Have access to leadership roles in Phi Theta Kappa (which can include free travel opportunities)
• Can transfer into university Honors Programs
• Work with two dedicated Honors instructors and a dedicated Honors academic advisor
• Have access to early registration
• Build relationships with like-minded students