Hallmarks and Benefits of our Honors Program
The hallmarks of the Honors program highlight Central Piedmont's vision for the college and support its core values of being a student-centered environment that promotes equity, collaboration, excellence, and accountability. Our scholars receive many benefits that serve their future goals and the goals of the college.
Hallmarks of Our Honors Program
- foundations were developed from Central Piedmont’s student support programs and current Vision, Mission, and Values
- open to students from diverse backgrounds with various interests who may be working towards a future in the arts, business, welding, culinary, cosmetology or other courses of study offered at the college
- provides alternate methods for acceptance into the program outside of the GPA requirements to ensure the program is equitable and inclusive
- offers support for students who are not accepted into the program on how to improve their application in the future
Benefits of Being an Honors Program Scholar
- full tuition for a maximum of 4 semesters
- priority registration
- recognition on your Central Piedmont transcript
- benefit from honors to honors (H2H) partnerships with 4-year institutions
- may look more favorable to 4-year institutions with Honors Programs
- opportunities to attend conferences, seminars, and workshops
- academic, professional, personal and social growth opportunities
to develop your transferable skills to increase marketability - experience interdisciplinary connections between honors courses
- networking opportunities with professionals and experts in various fields
- Create a comprehensive ePortfolio to showcase your resume, LinkedIn profile and social media presence
- Benefit from tailored coaching and mentoring sessions with Honors Program faculty staff, and scholars to enhance your academic, professional, and social skills
- Connect with fellow Honors Program scholars to foster collaboration and expand your academic and professional network