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 the 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

Minimum 3.5 weighted high school GPA in A-G requirements.

We encourage students who do not quite have a 3.5 GPA to still apply to the program. Students who do not meet the minimum GPA must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, mentor, or employer.

Note: Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

Please submit the following documents via this application:

• Unofficial high school transcripts; submit following completion of Fall semester so the transcript includes Fall grades
• Personal Essay
• Letter of Recommendation: letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, mentor, or employer ONLY if your GPA is below 3.5 weighted high school GPA in A-G requirements.
• Complete the Writing Proficiency Process (see information below)
• Official AP Scores should be sent to evaluator@cabrillo.edu

Personal Essay

Honors courses are writing intensive. This short essay should reflect your writing skills. Take time to write, rewrite, and edit. Share your writing with a teacher, counselor, or friend for comments. Write in your own voice and words. 

This essay will be reviewed by the Honors Transfer Advisory Committee.

Please respond in at least 250 words to one of the following prompts. Minimum 250 words to a maximum of 350 words.

1) The subject matter of Honors courses includes questions and content which encourage students to think in new and challenging ways. Tell us about a situation or idea that challenged you, how you handled it and where it has led.

Or,

2) Honors students are encouraged to cultivate curiousity as they compose original research and engage new ideas. Tell us about an idea or project that has sparked your curiosity and where it has led you.

Supplemental Essay

Prospective students who do not meet the minimum qualifications but who feel they can successfully complete honors courses are invited to submit an additional written essay of 150 to 200 words.

This short essay should be specific to the Honors Transfer Program at Cabrillo. It should address:

1) your specific interest in Cabrillo's Honors Program;

2) what you want to gain from participation in the program;

3) what your participation will contribute to the program;

4) any qualifications that may not be demonstrated in the eligibility requirements.

This supplemental information will be received and reviewed by the Honors Transfer Advisory Committee.

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 
  • AP Scores should be sent 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 can be uploaded here (preferred) or sent to honors@cabrillo.edu.

Personal Essay

Honors courses are writing intensive. This short essay should reflect your writing skills. Take time to write, rewrite, and edit. Share your writing with a teacher, counselor, or friend for comments. Write in your own voice and words. 

This essay will be reviewed by the Honors Transfer Advisory Committee.

Please respond in at least 250 words to one of the following prompts. Minimum 250 words to a maximum of 350 words.

1) The subject matter of Honors courses includes questions and content which encourage students to think in new and challenging ways. Tell us about a situation or idea that challenged you, how you handled it and where it has led.

Or,

2) Honors students are encouraged to cultivate curiousity as they compose original research and engage new ideas. Tell us about an idea or project that has sparked your curiosity and where this has led you.

Supplemental Essay

Prospective students who do not meet the minimum qualifications but who feel they can successfully complete honors courses are welcome to provide an additional written statement of 150 to 200 words. This statement should address their interest in the program, what they hope to gain from participation, what they believe they will contribute to the program and any unique qualifications that may not be demonstrated in the eligibility requirements.

This supplemental information will be reviewed by the Honors Transfer Advisory Committee.

Letter of Recommendation

Current Cabrillo students should request a letter from a Cabrillo instructor. This letter can be uploaded here by the student or submitted by the instructor via email: honors@cabrillo.edu.

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