Important: Please read this statement and sign if you agree:

• Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
• As a student in the Honors Program, I consent to being enrolled in a Canvas course that provides essential information about the program and that includes safeguards for my privacy.  
• As a student in Honors Program, I understand that I am joining a community of scholars who are committed to excellence in the learning process. I have read and will abide by the Cabrillo College Student Rights and Responsibilities and this Honors Code of Conduct. The honors program assumes that all students will pursue their studies with integrity and honesty; moreover, incidents of academic dishonesty, or other acts that demonstrate a lack of integrity, are not tolerated and may lead to dismissal from the program at the discretion of the Director and Lead Faculty.
• The Honors Transfer Program Advisory Committee has concluded that the use of AI-generated content is not appropriate for honors-level research, and it should not be used except in cases specifically allowed by faculty in honors courses. I will use corrective AI, like Grammarly, only when allowed by individual faculty and indicate this use through direct communication with my instructor or through a note in my assignment.
• Evidence of academic dishonesty will result in dismissal from the program, along with a report to the Dean of Student Services. I understand that in joining the Honors Transfer Program, I am participating in a cohort which will provide opportunities for small group interaction in and out of class. Respect for other students’ and my own privacy and safety is paramount. This includes respect for the appropriate sharing and use of personal contact information to fulfill the academic requirements of the program and not for unwelcome social interaction.
• I hereby acknowledge that any action on my part which jeopardizes another student’s privacy or safety will result in a formal report to the college’s Dean of Student Services, and subsequent action will result in my removal from the Honors Transfer Program. Likewise, I understand that should I feel at any time that my privacy or safety, or that of my classmates, is in jeopardy, I can and will immediately report to my instructor, counselor, the lead Honors Faculty, or  Honors Director.
• I have read and understand the application. I certify agreement with this principle and promise that the information I have provided is correct and the reflection of my own original work.

Minimum Qualifications and Required Documents

• Note: Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
  • For continuing Cabrillo and other College students (already graduated from high school), a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA. Students must have completed 6 or more transferable units in courses numbered 1-99.
  • For new students who have previously attended an accredited college or university, provide evidence of a 3.3 cumulative GPA and completion of 6 or more transferable units equivalent to Cabrillo’s courses numbered 1-99
• Please submit the following documents:
  • Copies of transcripts from other colleges/universities attended. Unofficial copies can be uploaded here; official transcripts can be uploaded here and also should be sent to Admissions & Records at evaluator@cabrillo.edu 
  • Official AP scores should be submitted with your honors application and to evaluator@cabrillo.edu 
  • Current Cabrillo students who are in their FIRST semester at Cabrillo and who graduated from high school in the last 2 years should submit their high school transcripts.  If it has been more than 2 years since you were in high school and/or you are unable to provide high school transcripts, please send an email to honors@cabrillo.edu and we will provide you with the next steps.  
  • Meet Writing Proficiency requirements (see below)
  • Essay (see details below)
  • A letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, mentor or employer. Note: for current Cabrillo students, an email from a Cabrillo instructor to honors@cabrillo.edu will suffice.

Personal Essay Decription

Because honors courses are typically writing intensive, this statement should reflect your writing skills. Take time to write, rewrite, and edit. Share your writing with a instructor, counselor, tutor, or friend for comments. Ensure the words and language you use are your own. The essay will be part of the criteria considered in gaining admission to the program.

Respond to one of the following prompts in a minimum of 250 words, up to 350 words:

• What has particularly inspired you in your learning? Describe how and why this knowledge or experience has been valuable and meaningful for you.
• Honors courses include content that encourages students to consider new perspectives, new ways of thinking and being. Write about a situation or idea that has challenged you. Tell your readers how you handled it and where it has led.
• Honors students are curious learners. What knowledge, idea, or experience has piqued your curiosity? And, where has this knowledge, idea, or experience led you?

Supplemental Essay

If you are applying to Honors and do not meet the required minimum qualifications, and you feel you can successfully complete honors courses, please provide here an additional written essay of 150 to 200 words in response to this prompt:

Address your interest in the Honors Transfer Program, what you hope to gain from participation, and what you will contribute to the program. Include any distinct or unique qualifications that may not be demonstrated in the eligibility requirements. Your supplemental essay will be reviewed carefully by the Honors Transfer Advisory Committee.

Letter of Recommendation

Current Cabrillo students may request a Cabrillo instructor to submit a letter or recommendation directly to the Honors program honors@cabrillo.edu. Email format is fine.

All other prospective students, please upload a letter of recommendation below.