The Honors Scholars Program is a vibrant academic community designed for motivated students who are eager to challenge themselves, deepen their learning, and grow beyond the classroom. As an Honors Scholar, you will join a supportive network of peers and faculty committed to curiosity, collaboration, and a lifelong passion for discovery.

The program offers enriching academic and co-curricular opportunities that enhance your college experience. Students benefit from early course registration and participate in unique experiences such as game jams, interdisciplinary mixers, masterclasses, and curated taste-testing events that connect learning across fields in creative and engaging ways.

Interested in learning more? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions section for additional details.

Become an Honors Scholar

Eligibility for the Honors Scholars Program is based on academic achievement and progress toward your degree.

To apply, you must:

• Be a current City Tech student
• Have completed at least 12 credits at City Tech
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher at the end of a fall or spring semester
• Have completed at least 12 credits at City Tech (for transfer students) and meet the GPA requirement
• Have more than 18 credits remaining toward your degree, ensuring at least two semesters before graduation after admission

How to Apply

If you meet the eligibility requirements, you will receive an invitation email during the summer or January.

To apply:

1. Follow the instructions provided in your invitation email
2. Complete the online application form
3. Submit your application by the stated deadline

Applicants will be notified of admission decisions prior to the start of the fall or spring semester.

Staying in the Honors Scholars Program

Students must maintain a cumulative GPA at the required level to remain in the program. In addition, students are expected to participate in at least one Honors Scholars Program activity.

This may include:

• Completing an advanced project in a regular course to earn honors credit
• Participating in a structured three-part series such as the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center lab series, Rethinking Authority Across Platforms, Research & AI library series, or Funding Your Future: Scholarships & Fellowships 101 workshop series
• Volunteering with an approved organization such as the American Red Cross or another nonprofit
• Designing and creating a digital or non-digital narrative-driven game for learning, after completing online training and participating in all related game lab events

All honors activities include an assessment of student learning. Students are also expected to share their accomplishments from one or more activities at the end of the semester.

Active engagement is an important part of the program. Students should attend at least one Honors event per month during the fall and spring semesters, such as graduate school information sessions or workshops.