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