The Honors Program at Mountain Empire Community College is designed for motivated, high-achieving students who want to get more out of their college experience. Honors students gain access to faculty mentorship, leadership opportunities, academic travel experiences, and advanced academic projects that strengthen transfer applications and future career opportunities.
Through enhanced coursework, meaningful service, and close collaboration with faculty mentors, honors students graduate with distinction and a competitive edge when transferring to four-year universities or pursuing scholarships.
Honors Contracts
Enhance selected courses through faculty-designed honors agreements that allow you to explore topics in greater depth and develop stronger academic skills.
Faculty Mentorship
Work closely with a faculty mentor who supports your academic journey, helps guide your research interests, and prepares you for transfer opportunities.
Capstone Project
Complete a year-long research or creative project and present at the Honors Symposium.
Academic Travel Opportunities
Eligible students may participate in academic travel experiences that expand learning beyond the classroom and connect coursework to real-world experiences.
Applications are open to motivated students who want to challenge themselves academically and stand out when transferring to a four-year university.
Eligibility
Minimum 3.25 GPA
Demonstrated academic motivation
Leadership or service involvement
Application Requirements
Short written response
One letter of recommendation
Transcript (if required)
Deadline: June 1
3.25 cumulative GPA
Four approved honors contracts
Year-long faculty-mentored capstone
Honors Symposium presentation
40 service hours
Digital portfolio submission
Transcript and diploma recognition pending State Board approval.
Dr. Derek Bryant
Honors Program Director
dbryant@mecc.edu
(276) 523-9044