Honors Program

Learn, grow, achieve GLOBALLY

The Palo Alto College Honors Program challenges high-achieving students to fully engage with their courses, their college, their community, and beyond. The Honors Program consists of 12 hours of course work in small classes with mentoring by dedicated faculty. Not only do honors courses bring a global perspective to learning, but there are also opportunities for travel to local and national conferences and cultural events. In addition, students can participate in community service activities at home and abroad. By making the world their classroom, honors students experience first-hand what it means to be a citizen of today's vibrant global culture.

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Benefits

  • Priority registration
  • Small classes
  • Sense of community
  • Individual advising and mentoring
  • Academic research
  • Community service projects
  • Travel
  • All Honors courses taken will be indicated as such on your college transcripts, whether it’s one or every Honors course offered. Complete 12 units of Honors-designated courses and you will be recognized as an Honors Graduate on your transcripts and at graduation.

Admissions Requirements

  • TSI Placement into college-level English
  • A high school or college GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale
  • A written personal statement
  • Palo Alto College must be the student’s home school
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Fall 2025 Honors Courses

The deadline to apply for the Honors Program for fall 2025 classes is July 10, 2025.

The registration deadline for fall 2025 classes is August 1, 2025, and seats fill up quickly. Enroll now to secure your spot.

Take just one or two honors courses per semester.

Course Dates Instructor

BIOL 1308 Biology for Non-Science Majors I

T/R 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Dr. Jessica Humann

BIOL 1406 Biology for Science Majors I

M/W 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Lab:  R 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Dr. Ernesto Perez

CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I

F 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Lab:  F 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Dr. Jeena Joseph
ENGL 1301 Composition I T/R 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Dr. Rafael Castillo

GOVT 2305 Federal Government

T/R 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Dr. John LaPete

HIST 1301 U.S. History I M/W 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Dale Schlundt

 

 

Contact Us:

Dr. Rosalinda Ortiz
rortiz332@365dafa6.com

Honors Program Co-Director

Dr. Jessica Humann
jhumann@365dafa6.com

Honors Program Co-Director

 

Thomas Murguía
tmurguia@365dafa6.com
Honors Program Assistant Director

Marisol Ortega
mortega47@365dafa6.com

Administrative Services Specialist

Location:
Medina Hall (MEDINA 101)

Phone:
210-486-3348