How do I turn my non-honors class into an Honors Contract?
Once you decide which course you would like to convert to “honors,” approach the professor on or before the first day of class to ask if he or she is willing to do an Honors Contract. If the professor agrees, students must pick up Honors Contract forms as soon as possible in order to complete the Honors Contract process within the first two weeks of school. After completing the contract application, it is necessary to obtain signatures from the course instructor, the Department Chair and the Department Dean in order for the contract to be considered for approval by the Honors Coordinator. Approval will be based upon whether or not the contract adequately reflects the attributes detailed in the Honors Contract application. As a general guideline, students may anticipate an investment of one-quarter to one- third more effort in earning honors credit. Once a contract is approved, administrative changes will be made to reflect the new status of the class in the District computer system. Once a student completes his or her honors course requirements and receives a grade, their transcript will reflect a completed honors level course.


What if a professor is unwilling to offer an Honors contract?
While this is a fairly rare occurrence, professors are sometimes unwilling to offer Honors Contracts when first approached. In most cases, this is due to an unfamiliarity with the Honors Program and the Honors Contract process. If you are confronted with this situation, contact your campus Honors Coordinator as soon as possible for assistance. While offering Honors Contracts is voluntary, most professors who are unfamiliar with this program elect to participate once they are fully informed about the process and the benefits to students.