SAC Honors Academy Program
Mission
The Honors Academy Program is committed to supporting student success through engagement, completion, and graduation/transfer.
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Eligibility
The Honors Academy Program is open to high school graduates, Travis Early College High School sophomores, or college freshmen with less than 21 hours of college credits in the Core. Students must be pursuing a SAC associate's degree requiring at least 12 hours in the Texas Core Curriculum. High school graduates must have a minimum of 3.25 GPA (85/B) and TSIA 2.0 college placement scores at college-level in Writing and Reading with a minimum of 5 on the essay.
College freshmen must have a minimum 3.25 GPA. Individual exceptions to these requirements are made on a case-by-case basis. Interested students should apply to have their applications reviewed.
Once admitted, Honors Academy students must maintain at least a 2.75 GPA, pass all attempted courses with a C or better, meet all academic advising benchmarks, and be in good standing with the College. To graduate from the SAC Honors Academy, students must meet the aforementioned requirements and the specific requirements explained below within the "Levels of Your Honors Experience."
We accept applications year-round.
Click on the application link below to apply.
APPLY HERE
If you are a 4-year institution with an Honors program/college, please email us to discuss transfer opportunities for our students to your campus.
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The Honors Academy offers students an additional academic credential on top of their Associate's Degree. Students who complete our Program at the Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels are recognized as a "SAC Honors Academy Graduate" at SAC Commencement and on their official transcripts.
- Our learning environment facilitates, motivates, and nurtures a drive for academic challenge through a sense of belonging.
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Honors students receive personalized mentorship, experiential learning, undergraduate research, and Honors assignments similar to a four-year college/university experience for a fraction of the cost of attending such an institution.
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Honors Academy courses are not harder, do not include more exams, and are not designed to negatively impact a student's GPA. Our courses provide students with enhanced learning of course content.
- There is no cost to participate.
What happens after I apply?
- Once you receive an email that you qualify for the Honors Academy Program, we will send you information on your next steps.
- You will have an opportunity to learn more about our Program, complete your final admission requirements, and ask questions.
- Space is limited. Once Honors fall classes fill, you will have to wait until the next regular semester to officially join the program.
Alumni Voices
"The Honors Academy is full of friendly professors who instill confidence in their students and staff who are knowledgeable and helpful. A major perk is the Honors Center that provides a comfortable environment where we can study and relax before, after, or in between classes and meet other students. It is a convenient place to meet professors during office hours. My favorite part of the center is having access to a kitchen that makes staying on campus all day much more tolerable." – Samantha
“The Honors Academy classes are more engaging and the professors are more understanding and helpful. The fact that we also have an Honors Academy Lounge area on campus makes it easier to ask for help and meet like-minded peers.”-- Okhai
“The Honors Academy has been the best part of my academic and personal experience at SAC. I have taken classes with the most passionate, dedicated, and caring professors who creatively teach the course curriculum while promoting experiential learning and projects that build marketable skills. The program provides excellent one-on-one advising. My advisor helped me navigate my career options and degree plan that fit my life goals. She updated me on important events and registration deadlines. Workshops, field trips, and other activities also give us the opportunity to establish meaningful relationships. I am proud and grateful to be a part of the Honors Academy at SAC.”-- Carmen
Honors Academy Course Schedule
Last updated 9/19/2024
All course offerings are subject to change during the enrollment management period.
You can search the Course Schedule in ACES for Honors Courses.
Only our Certified Advisor Norma Ramirez can register an Honors student for an Honors course.
Spring 2025
Monday/Wednesday 9:25 - 10:40 am |
GEOL 1305.002 Akers CRN 44933 HIST 1302.019 ross CRN 12235 |
Monday/Wednesday 10:00 - 11:15 am 11:20 am - 12:10 pm |
MATH 1314.045 Chavera CRN 41246 MATH 0014.002 Chavera CRN 41269 |
Monday/Wednesday 12:15 - 1:30 pm |
ENGL 1302.076 CRN 42563 PHIL 2306.023 Herrick CRN 45923 HUMA 1305.007 Bueno CRN 46376 |
Tuesday/Thursday 9:25 - 10:40 am |
ENGL 1302.120 Masoud
PSYC 2301 Wallis |
Tuesday/Thursday 10:50 am - 12:05 pm |
PSYC 2301.074 Bunch PSYC 2314.017 Wallis |
Tuesday/Thursday 12:15 - 1:30 pm |
HIST 2328.003 Oviedo |
Tuesday/Thursday 1:40 - 2:55 pm |
GOVT 2306.073 Willette CRN 43084 |
Thursday 10:50 am - 1:20 pm HYBRID Flex 1 |
GOVT 2311.001 Sanchez CRN 43138 |
Summer 2025
TIME | SUMMER 1 | SUMMER 2 |
ONLINE |
HUMA 1301.021 CRN 19814 |
HIST 1302.057 ross CRN 12479 |