MembershipDirectors, Counselors, FacultyStudentsConferenceTransfer PartnersContact UsHonors Transfer Council of CaliforniaWho are we?Over fifty community colleges throughout California from Crescent City in the north to San Diego in the south. Each college is represented by its honors/scholars’ program director (a classroom faculty member) and its designated honors/scholars’ counselor. We are a registered non-profit corporation with the State of California (Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation).What we do?
The HTCC is a forum for honors directors and counselors to share experiences and successful practices in dealing with talented and motivated students.
The HTCC holds an annual student research conference giving students in community college honors programs the opportunity to present the results of their work. The annual conference hosted at the University of California Irvine takes place each spring.
The HTCC provides an annual Teaching and Learning in Honors Symposium that invites faculty and counselors to discuss honors pedagogy and practical strategies to increase student engagement in community college honors programs.
The HTCC negotiates special transfer agreements linking community college honors/scholars’ programs to specific universities, large or small, public or private.  Students completing our programs then enjoy enhanced transfer consideration at the partner-campus, e.g.,  priority acceptance consideration, special scholarships, housing priority and a range of other academic and social benefits such as library privileges even before transfer.
The HTCC awards scholarships and other awards to community college honors students for their achievements. These awards are announced at the annual conference at UCI.
When and where are HTCC meetings?
We meet three times each semester, aside from national and regional conferences and special meetings with our transfer partners. Meetings usually begin at 10 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. (Click on the schedule of meetings link for details.)
How do new members join HTCC?
Guests and observers are welcome at any meeting. Please notify the president if you wish to attend (see contact information below). Full membership is available to colleges which have operating honors programs; guest membership is available to colleges which are developing programs. Institutional dues are $90 per year. If you are interested in membership, please contact the president. (HTCC Application For those New To Honors.)
Student Success Stories
Diamond Polk
The Honors Program made me proud of Fullerton College. Although some stigmatize junior colleges, the honors program made me 100% prepared for USC. I've made the Dean's List both semesters at USC, and I am confident inside the classroom!
Associate's Degree:A.A. Theatre Arts
Bachelor's Degree:USC Major: Theatre Arts
Scholarships/Awards:Honors Ambassador
Isabel Oropeza
The Honors Program and its workload helped me prepare for the rigorous courses and academic chall