HONORS COURSES

Muskegon Community College offers Honors credits to eligible students in an attempt to add an extra dimension to the education of academically motivated students.

Honors options will permit you, if eligible, to earn an additional credit in certain MCC courses. To earn this additional credit, you must complete the requirements outlined by the instructor.

The basic purpose of honors options is to enable instructors to make challenging and enriching assignments for students to gain a more sophisticated knowledge of the discipline. The additional work required on the student’s part should typically require an average of two to three hours per week during the semester.

 You may register for honors options when you receive instructor permission. Registration for the honors options can take place up to two weeks after the semester begins to allow time for you to meet with your instructor to discuss the requirements of your Honors coursework. Note: exceptions can be made for students to register for an honors class up to four weeks after the semester starts, but the honors class will not be eligible for financial aid if added after the two-week period.

If you earn a B or better in both the regular course and in your Honors credit, you’ll be reimbursed for the tuition you paid for the Honors credit after grades are posted. (The reimbursement process will take several weeks after semester grades are due.)

You will receive separate grades on your transcript for the regular course and for the one-credit honors course. Honors options are designated on your transcript as “HON” after the course number.

For additional information, contact the Office of Academic Affairs by email at academicaffairs@muskegoncc.edu or by calling (231) 777-0254.