One of the most highly rated two-year Honors Program in the country; the Honors Institute at Broward College serves approximately 800 students annually. Honors sections of required General Education courses are taught in a dynamic seminar style by Honors Faculty and are capped at twenty students to create an enriched and specialized learning experience.
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The Honors Institute Mission Statement
The mission of the Honors Institute of Broward College is to provide an enriched program in a vibrant, active community of students, faculty and staff who:
- stimulates independent and creative thought;
- challenges the intellect;
- enhances career and professional development;
- builds self-confidence and empowerment
- provides opportunity for cultural enrichment and
- promotes a global perspective
Eligibility for the Honors Institute
All students who have completed 12 college credit hours and have a minimum of a 3.5 overall GPA are eligible to join the Honors Institute. Up to 100 students from Broward County High Schools who rank in the top ten percent of their class are also recruited annually to join the Honors Institute at BC. Eligibility information, campus contact information and the Honors Institute Application are available on the BC website, Honors Institute homepage, at www.broward.edu/honors
Honors Institute Scholarships
The Honors Institute offers more than 100 scholarships to qualifying Honors students to cover the cost of six semester hours of tuition each major term. The Honors Institute offers 100 tuition scholarships annually to high school graduates who rank in the top 10% of their classes or who demonstrate advanced capability. Through BC's International Education program there is a 50% subsidy for students who wish to take part in the International Honors Experience. All graduates of the Honors Institute are eligible for similar scholarships at transfer universities. Scholarships are also awarded to BC Brain Bowl and Math Team members.
The Honors Certificate
The Honors Certificate is awarded upon graduation to students who achieve at least a 3.5 overall cumulative Grade Point Average, and who earn at least eighteen hours in Honors classes, including three credits in the Honors Interdisciplinary Seminar. Associate in Science and Associate in Honors classes will receive Honors Recognition. The Honors Institute Gold Seal is affixed to the diplomas of qualifying graduates and Honors cords are awarded for graduation regalia.
The Honors Institute Convocation University Transfer Scholarships
Each May, the Honors Institute hosts a college-wide Honors Convocation. Departmental and Academic Deans' Honors Awards are presented from each campus. The highlight of the event is the official recognition of more than 150 university transfer scholarships awarded annually to Honors Institute Graduates for all ten of Florida's State Universities and many private universities such as Nova Southeastern, Barry University, and the University of Miami. Qualified graduates of the Honors Institute have also been awarded scholarships to the more prestigious colleges and universities in the nation such as Harvard, Tulane, Cal-Berkley, Smith, Georgetown, MIT, University of Chicago, University of Texas/Austin and many more.
