Honors Transfer Program

Honors graduates sitting in the college stadium during commencement rehersal

Honors Transfer Program at Citrus College

The Citrus College Honors Transfer program is designed to enhance the educational opportunities of those students who desire to go beyond the boundaries of the regular classes offered at Citrus College. The program provides an opportunity for highly motivated students to participate in an enriched academic environment that promotes close interaction with outstanding faculty and other honors students.

View the honors transfer program information video on YouTube, a brief video created by honors transfer program students who discuss the program's benefits and provide important program information.

Program Applications and Forms

College Student Honors Transfer Program Application+-

Current college students may submit their application online through this link.

High School Student Honors Transfer Program Application+-

Current high school students may submit their application online through this link.

Other Honors Transfer Program Forms+-

Community Service or Campus Extracurricular Activities Service Log

Completion Record Form

Student Eligibility

Honor transfer program accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year; however, to be considered for priority registration, submit your application two weeks prior to the important dates deadline.

New students entering Citrus College from a high school should meet the following requirements:+-

Have a minimum 3.25 (non-weighted) or 3.5 (weighted) cumulative GPA from high school

Submit a typed 300-350 essay - What are your skills and experiences that have prepared you for the honors transfer program? Please provide specific examples.

One letter of recommendation from an instructor, counselor or high school contact

Submit unofficial high school transcripts

Submit a completed Citrus College Honors Transfer program application

Current Citrus College students should meet the following requirements:+-

Completion of six (6) semester units of college level course work

Eligibility for ENGL 101 or completion of ENGL 101E

Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 at Citrus College

Submit a typed 300-350 essay - What are your skills and experiences that have prepared you for the honors transfer program? Please provide specific examples.

One letter of recommendation from a Citrus College instructor or counselor

Submit unofficial Citrus College transcript from Wingspan

Submit a completed Citrus College Honors Transfer program application

College students transferring to Citrus College should meet the following requirements:+-

Verify successful completion of nine (9) college level units

Cumulative 3.25 GPA

Eligibility for ENGL 101 or completion of equivalent

Submit a typed 300-350 essay - What are your skills and experiences that have prepared you for the honors transfer program? Please provide specific examples.

Submit all unofficial college or university transcripts

One letter of recommendation from an instructor, counselor or high school contact

Submit a completed Citrus College Honors Transfer program application

Continuation Requirements+-

Maintain a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA.

Complete ENGL 101 or 103 during the first year in the program (unless it has already been completed). An honors course must also be completed during the first semester in the program.

Complete at least six (6) units of honors classes per year

Student should maintain a "C" or better grade in all honors courses. Students receiving less than a "C" grade will be placed on probation and must petition the Citrus College Advisory Council to remain in the program.

Must meet with an honors transfer program counselor at least once a semester

Participate in at least 30 verified hours of extracurricular enrichment activities while enrolled in the honors transfer program. This includes, but is not limited to, campus enrichment seminars sponsored by the honors transfer program, service learning, service in AGS/PTK and service in student government.

Students who are unable to register for an honors course in a particular semester must meet with the honors transfer program counselor. To schedule an appointment, go to the appointment scheduling system page.

Honors Transfer Program Completion Requirements+-

Students who expect to complete the Citrus College Honors Transfer program must submit a completion of the honors transfer program form by the end of March.

Minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA in all transferable courses

Minimum of 15 units of honors courses with a minimum grade of "C." Upon request and upon verification, two honors courses may be accepted from another college.

Complete 30 hours of college life or volunteer service during the time you are at Citrus. This includes, but is not limited to, campus enrichment workshops, service learning, service in campus clubs, AGS/PTK Honor Societies, student government and community service opportunities.

Tips for Success+-

The preparation courses for the students' selected major are essential in order to enhance a student's chances of being accepted to the more competitive majors and universities. Taking these courses may be required for impacted majors at many of the universities. It is recommended that students take major preparation courses as early as possible. This is also true for required math courses. Taking any of these courses the summer prior to transfer may jeopardize the student's acceptance to their selected university or college.

For complete information, contact the honors counselor at (626) 914-8530 or schedule an appointment on the appointment scheduling system page.

Courses

Honors courses are designed to meet transfer requirements for any California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) campus, as well as many private institutions. Successful completion of the program, along with meeting all major transfer requirements, can result in priority consideration for admission, along with other benefits, at specific four-year institutions.

Winter 2023 TBA

Program Benefits and Goals

Benefits+-

Among the benefits of being a part of the Citrus College Honors Transfer program are:

• small class sizes offering individualized interaction between faculty and students
• academic and social interaction with other highly motivated and successful students
• Citrus College's membership in the UCLA Transfer Alliance Program, which increases the likelihood of a successful transfer application to UCLA.
• Citrus College Honors Transfer program agreements with local colleges and universities that provide priority processing on transfer applications, as well as other benefits.
• Honors transfer identification on transcripts which offers advantages on transfer and employment applications.
• priority registration
• opportunities to participate in honors conferences and seminars
• enhanced scholarship opportunities
• special recognition at graduation

Through small class sizes and high levels of interaction, the honors transfer program fosters the formation of learning cohorts. Students will typically share multiple classes together which helps form a community of shared learning. Students have commented that real friendships have formed through the honors transfer program and, oftentimes, students will transfer to a four-year institution together, or know former Citrus College honors students who already attend that institution.

You may also join the Beta Nu Eta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, a nationally recognized society for students with a 3.25 GPA and 12 or more units of college credit and/or the Citrus College Iota Chapter of Alpha Gamma Sigma, a California community college honor society for students with a 3.0 GPA and 12 or more units of college credit.

Transfer Benefits

The Citrus College Honors Transfer program has transfer agreements with many local and out of state colleges and universities through its membership in the Honors Transfer Council of California.

Most of these universities offer:

• organized visits to their campuses to prepare you for transfer
• priority processing of admissions applications
• scholarship considerations
• opportunities to attend academic and cultural events at the universities
• use of university libraries

Check out the Honors Transfer Council of California transfer partners.

Program Goals+-

To promote scholastic excellence through hands on educational opportunities, high levels of student-instructor interaction, student led discussions and opportunities for original research

To promote student transfer opportunities and success, as well as scholarship and grant opportunities, through participation in the transfer alliance program and active membership in the Honors Transfer Council of California

To foster student care and commitment to civic responsibility, as well as real-world experience and application of their studies, through service learning

To encourage student leadership skills

To foster experimental pedagogies for faculty

To encourage compliance with the student code of conduct

Staff and Faculty

Honors Transfer Program Staff+-

Advisement

Honors Transfer Program Coordinator
Dr. Jennifer Miller-Thayer
Anthropology
B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
M.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Ph.D., University of California, Riverside
(626) 852-8086
jmillerthayer@citruscollege.edu

Honors Transfer Program Counselor
Eileen Sin
Counseling
B.A., University of California, Irvine
M.S., California State University, Northridge
(626) 914-8530
esin@citruscollege.edu

Honor Societies

Phi Theta Kappa
Brian Waddington
(626) 857-4039
bwaddington@citruscollege.edu

Alpha Gamma Sigma
Raquel Gutierrez
(626) 914-8530
rigutierrez@citruscollege.edu

Student Government
Student Activities and Clubs

ASCC
(626) 914-8603

Library

Public Services Librarian
Sarah Bosler
B.A., M.L.I.S., San Jose State University
(626) 914-8642
sbosler@citruscollege.edu

Honors Transfer Program Instructors+-

Accounting
Robert Smolin
B.A., California State University, Fullerton
M.B.A., California State University, Long Beach
(626) 857-4055
rsmolin@citruscollege.edu

Anthropology
Dr. Jennifer Miller-Thayer
B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
M.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Ph.D., University of California, Riverside
(626) 852-8086
jmillerthayer@citruscollege.edu

Arts
Dr. Cathrine Besancon
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Ph.D., University of Southern California
(626) 914-4118
cbesancon@citruscollege.edu

Arts
Lori F. Rusch
B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
M.A., California State University, Los Angeles
(626) 914-4118
lrusch@citruscollege.edu

Astronomy
Dave Kary
B.S., University of British Columbia
Ph.D., State University New York at Stony Brook
(626) 852-8031
dkary@citruscollege.edu

English
Carsten Dau
B.A., M.A., Louisiana State University
(626) 852-8091
cdau@citruscollege.edu

English
Tom Eiland
B.A., M.A., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
(626) 852-8089
englitguy@earthlink.net

English
Rebecca Rudd
B.A., California State University, San Bernardino
M.A. California State University, San Bernardino
(626) 857-4056
rrudd@citruscollege.edu

English
Dr. Dale Salwak
B.A., M.A., Purdue University
Ph.D., University of Southern California
(626) 914-8859
dsalwak@citruscollege.edu

History
Senya Lubisich
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Riverside
(626) 857-4106
slubisich@citruscollege.edu

History
Michael Ray
B.A., Loyola Marymount University
M.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
(626) 914-8864
mray@citruscollege.edu

History
Brian Waddington
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
M.A., California State University, San Francisco
(626) 857-4039
bwaddington@citruscollege.edu

Kinesiology
Nickawanna Shaw
B.A., Mount Holyoke College
M.S., Smith College
(626) 914-8652
nshaw@citruscollege.edu

Mathematics
Donna Troy Wangler
B.A., University of San Diego
M.A., San Diego State University
dwangler@citruscollege.edu

Philosophy
Jamie Love
B.A., Pitzer College, Claremont
M.A., California State University, Dominquez Hills
(626) 852-8013
jlove@citruscollege.edu

Political Science
Gerhard Peters
B.A., Georgetown University
M.A., University of San Diego
M.A., C.Phil., University of California, Santa Barbara
(626) 914-8866
gpeters@citruscollege.edu

Psychology
Erin Tate
B.A., Pepperdine University
M.A., Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
(626) 914-8867
etate@citruscollege.edu

Spanish 101
Anna McGarry
B.A., M.A., University of California, Davis
M.A. in Spanish, California State University, Sacramento
(626) 852-8015
amcgarry@citruscollege.edu

Sociology
Eric Lopez
B.A., California State University, Pomona
M.A., California State University, Los Angeles
elopez@citruscollege.edu

Speech
Nichole Ary
B.A., M.A., California State University, Fullerton
(626) 852-8005
nary@citruscollege.edu

Speech
Katherine Culliver
B.A., M.A., Hawaii Pacific University
Ed.D., University of La Verne
kculliver@citruscollege.edu

Speech
Tasha Van Horn
B.A., M.A., California State University, Fullerton
(626) 852-8093
tvanhorn@citruscollege.edu

Theatre Arts
Joseph Holbrook
B.A., California State University, Fullerton
M.F.A., California State University, Fullerton
(626) 857-4030
jholbrook@citruscollege.edu

Dr. Jennifer Miller-Thayer : honors transfer program coordinator
(626) 852-8086
jmillerthayer@citruscollege.edu

Eileen Sin : honors transfer program counselor
(626) 914-8530
esin@citruscollege.edu

Olivia Canales : administrative clerk III
(626) 914-8626
ocanales@citruscollege.edu

To schedule an appointment with Eileen Sin, contact at (626) 914-8530.

Honors Transfer Program
Citrus College
1000 West Foothill Boulevard
Glendora, California 91741

www.citruscollege.edu/academics/honors

The honors transfer program offices are located in the Technology Center (TC 129), located on the east end of campus. Download a map to find your way around the college campus.

Honors Transfer Program

Honors Transfer Program at Citrus College

Program Applications and Forms

Student Eligibility

Courses

Program Benefits and Goals

Transfer Benefits

Staff and Faculty

Advisement

Honor Societies

Student GovernmentStudent Activities and Clubs

Library

Student Government
Student Activities and Clubs