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Honors Study at Cayuga

A GPA of 3.0 qualifies students to enroll in the Honors Study Microcredential offered by Cayuga Community College. Honors Study students engage in research, leadership, and service that extends beyond the classroom. The opportunity to participate in Honors Study enhances your academic transcript and professional resume, whether you plan to transfer or seek employment.

Admission

Any student with a GPA of 3.0 or 85% or higher is eligible for admission. Students who do not meet the criteria when they enter Cayuga may join after one semester by earning a 3.0 GPA. Once accepted, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Honors Study and Program Completion

Students who take Honors 101 and choose to take Honors 202 to complete the Critical Thinking Credential are eligible for a $500 academic scholarship awarded by the Cayuga Community College Foundation. To learn more, contact one of the Honors Study Coordinators listed below.

The Honors Curriculum

Honors Critical Thinking

Awarded for completing Honors 101 and Honors 202 and participating in the SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference (or equivalent presentation determined by the Honors Coordinator(s)).

Honors Critical Thinking Micro Badge

Honors Leadership

Awarded to students for completing Honors 101, Honors 202, two honors electives or one elective, and a leadership role in a community service project, student activities club, or tutoring as determined by their Honors Coordinator.

Honors Leadership Micro Badge

Acceptance Into Honors Study

Acceptance is based on your GPA of 3.0 or above and your submission of the Honors Study application. Once accepted, you must maintain a 3.0 grade point average to continue in the program. If you are interested in Honors study, talk to a Student Engagement Counselor or contact the Honors study coordinators.

Sheila Myers
Auburn Campus
sheila.myers@cayuga-cc.edu

Robert Humphrey
Fulton Campus
robert.humphrey@cayuga-cc.edu
315-593-9366