Honors Transfer Program
The Citrus College Honors Transfer program (HTP) offers motivated students the chance to go beyond standard coursework and engage in a challenging, enriched academic experience. Designed for those seeking more from their education, the program fosters close collaboration with exceptional faculty and fellow honors students, creating a dynamic learning community that inspires academic and personal growth.
See the college catalog for further program information as well as catalog course descriptions and honors course outlines of record.
View the open class list and search "Honors" to see currently available honors classes.
APPLYING TO THE HONORS TRANSFER PROGRAM
If you're applying to the honors transfer program, be sure to review the important information in the tabs below before you begin. Please note that the application has three parts.
This contains important information to support your application to the Citrus College Honors Transfer program, along with:
- a 300- to 500-word essay answering the prompt provided,
- a instructor or counselor's name and email address to fill out a recommendation form and
- agreeing to the student code of conduct for the college and the program.
Please make sure to select either "High School Student" or "College Student" at the beginning of the application.
- Choose the High School Student option IF you are a current high school student or a dual enrollment student (currently attending high school and taking college courses
at your high school) or a recent high school graduate who has not yet taken college courses.
- Choose the College Student option IF you are a current Citrus College student (not in high school).
Please email one of the following people if you have any questions about the application or the application process.
- HTP office support and adminstrative clerk, Melisa Edwards, at medwards@citruscollege.edu or
- HTP coordinator, Dr. Jennifer Miller-Thayer, at jmillerthayer@citruscollege.edu or
- one of the HTP counselors: Eileen Sin at esin@citruscollege.edu or Erick Sanzon at esanzon@citruscollege.edu
Your recommendation is a key part of your application and must be provided by a instructor, professor or counselor who knows you well and can support your admission to the program.
- They should know you academically and personally.
- We suggest letting your recommender know in advance so they can watch for the form and be prepared to complete it.
Please double-check your recommender's name and email address, as the form will be automatically sent to them using the information you provide in your application.
Advise your recommender that the form may be directed to their spam or junk folder, and to check there if they don't receive it immediately after you submit Part 1.
Once your recommendation has been received, you will receive an email asking you to complete a workflow by uploading your unofficial transcripts.
Please make sure that your full name and student ID, along with your GPA and all classes show on your transcript upload.
If you are ready to submit your HTP application, please click this link to direct you to the student application on Formstack.
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
The Citrus College Honors Transfer program accepts applications on a rolling
basis throughout the year; however, to be considered for priority registration, submit
your application by the end of September for fall applications and by mid-March for
spring applications.
NEW STUDENTS REQUIREMENTS
Have a minimum 3.25 (non-weighted) or 3.5 (weighted) cumulative GPA from high school.
Submit a typed 300–500 word essay using the following prompt — What are your skills and experiences that have prepared you for the HTP? Please provide specific examples.
One letter of recommendation from a high school instructor or counselor who knows you academically and personally.
Submit unofficial high school transcripts in PDF format showing your full name, GPA and all coursework.
CURRENT CITRUS STUDENTS REQUIREMENTS
Successfully completed at least six semester units of college level course work.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 at Citrus College.
Submit a typed 300–500 word essay using the following prompt — What are your skills and experiences that have prepared you for the HTP? Please provide specific examples.
One letter of recommendation from a Citrus College instructor or counselor who knows you academically and personally.
Submit unofficial Citrus College transcript from your student portal showing your full name, GPA and all coursework.
INCOMING STUDENT TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS
Successfully completed at least nine college level units (verified by transcripts).
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00
Submit a typed 300–500-word essay using the following prompt — What are your skills and experiences that have prepared you for the HTP? Please provide specific examples.
One letter of recommendation from a college instructor or counselor who knows you academically and personally.
Submit all unofficial college or university transcripts in PDF format showing your full name, GPA and all coursework. Please note, only one document can be uploaded in the application, so if you have additional transcripts, please email them to Melisa Edwards at medwards@citruscollege.edu.
HTP CONTINUATION, COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS, COMPLETION BENEFITS
CONTINUATION REQUIREMENTS
Maintain a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA.
If not already completed, complete ENGL C1000H/C1000/C1000E or ENGL 103 during the first year in the program.
Complete at least one honors course during the first semester in the program.
Complete at least one honors class each fall and spring semester to maintain priority registration. Students who are unable to register for an honors course in a particular semester must meet with the HTP counselor. To schedule an appointment, go to the appointment scheduling system page.
Students must meet with a HTP counselor at least once each fall and spring semester to maintain priority registration. These meetings can be by appointment or through weekly drop-in hours. See Canvas HTP shell for more information.
Students should maintain a "B" or better grade in all honors courses. Students receiving less than a "B" grade must meet with the HTP coordinator and the HTP counselor to petition to remain in the program.
Students need to participate in at least 30 verified hours of extracurricular enrichment activities to complete the HTP (total for the program, not per semester). This includes, but is not limited to, campus enrichment seminars or workshops sponsored by HTP, service learning, service in AGS and/or PTK honor societies, club participation, volunteering at HTP events and service in student government. Off-campus volunteer work for organizations can also count toward these hours. See Canvas HTP shell for more information and opportunities for earning these hours.
COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
To complete the program, students must meet the following requirements.
Complete at least 15 honors units with a grade of "B" or better.
Have a 3.25 GPA or higher at the time of completion.
Complete at least verified 30 hours of community service or extracurricular activities. Fill out and turn in the service log form.
When these requirements have been met, the student must complete the Citrus College Honors Transfer program completion form and submit it to the HTP office in the semester that they complete the program or when the student plans to graduate and/or transfer.
COMPLETION BENEFITS
Students who complete the HTP will be eligible to participate in the annual HTP spring reception celebrating their accomplishments. They will receive an HTP medallion, a certificate of completion and be recognized at graduation.
Students who complete the HTP and meet the transfer requirements for transfer agreements/partnerships that we have with various colleges and universities, can also submit forms in the fall prior to their graduation/transfer to be certified and/or verified for different transfer agreements and benefits. Please see Canvas shell and our HTP counselors for more information.
HTP students who do not meet the qualifications for completion by the time of transfer/graduation will receive a certificate of participation to recognize their involvement in the program.