The Sussex County Community College Honors Program provides enriched educational experiences for self-motivated and exceptionally prepared students. The Honors Program offers participating students the freedom to meet General Education requirements while being instructed in a smaller, seminar-style environment by select faculty. Students in the Honors Program have the opportunity for a deeper examination of course materials and specialized research projects that allow for the utilization of in-depth critical thinking skills and reasoning.
Students who complete the Honors Program at Sussex with an academic average of 3.5 or above, have a higher rate of transfer to the college or university of their choice.
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Honors Program Information
Nancy Gallo
Dean of Professional Studies, Social Sciences, and STEM
Academic & Athletics Building
973-300-2324
ngallo@sussex.edu
Your Program Advisor will:
- Help develop and schedule your academic plan
- Guide you in your growth and discovery of different opportunities
- Assist you in transferring to a four-year university
- Learn from our most distinguished faculty, who are leaders in their fields, researchers and authors who have demonstrated excellence in teaching.
- Small class sizes for lively group interaction and discussions
- Cost savings by attending an Honors Program at Sussex before transferring to a four-year institution
- Opportunities to transfer to top-tiered institutions
A complete application packet will include:
- Honors Program Application
- High school and/or college transcripts indicating at least a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or a 3.94 (on a 4.5 scale)
- Please provide any relevant test scores for SAT and/or ACT test visit sussex.edu/testing for the current scoring range
- A letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor, teacher/professor or someone who can address your preparedness for a rigorous program of study
- Required essay (see below) or résumé and/or list of achievements including awards, scholarships, and membership in clubs and other organizations. The Honors Program admissions committee may also request an interview
Required essay: Write an essay of 500-800 words on ONE of the following topics:
- What is the value and importance of community service in our society? What does it mean to you?
- In your opinion, what is the greatest challenge your generation faces? What ideas do you have for dealing with this issue?
- What is the greatest challenge you have personally faced? How did you deal with that issue and would you change anything if you could?
Bring all materials as a single packet to:
Academic Affairs, Administration Bldg. (B301)
