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HONORS PROGRAM


Co-Coordinator: Dr. Alicia Bralove Ramírez
Colston Hall [CO], Room 240 | 718.289.5649

Co-Coordinator: Dr. Elizabeth Hardman
Colston Hall [CO], Room 344 | 718.289.5100, Ext. 3722

http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/academics/college-success-programs/honors-program/

The Honors Program at Bronx Community College offers academically enriching and enhanced experiences to highly motivated and qualified students. Students can take designated honors courses, honors contracts in regular courses and enroll in the Honors Scholars Program.  

Honors Courses: Students can enroll in a designated honors course. Honors courses are for self-motivated students who are interested in challenging themselves academically. These courses are highly interactive and emphasize critical thinking and strong writing skills. 

To qualify, a 3.0 or higher GPA and a minimum of nine college credits is required for current students. Current students who have not yet earned 9 credits but have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA are eligible with the recommendation of an advisor in consultation with the Honors Program Coordinators. New students with no GPA and no remedial needs are also eligible with the recommendation of an advisor in consultation with the Honors Program Coordinators. For students to receive an honors credit notation on their official college transcript, the honors course must be completed with a B+ or higher. 

Honors Contracts: Students enrolled in a non-honors course may opt for an honors contract in many of

the courses offered at BCC. Upon approval from the instructor, students will enter into an honors contract that enables them to earn honors credit in a non-honors course. The contract is online at the Honors Program web page on the BCC website. The honors contract is an agreement between the student and the instructor that specifies the honors level objectives and tasks to be completed by the student in addition to those of the normal class. 

To qualify, a 3.2 or higher GPA and a minimum of nine college credits are required for current students. In exceptional circumstances, a student who does not meet these guidelines may, in consultation with the Honors Program Coordinators and the instructor, be approved for an honors contract. For students to receive an honors credit notation on their official college transcript, the course associated with the honors contract must be completed with a B+ or higher. 

Honors Program Scholars: Students who have earned a 3.4 or higher GPA and have completed or are currently enrolled in at least one honors course or honors contract qualify to apply to become an Honors Program Scholar Candidate. The application process includes an online form, essay and an interview. Students accepted to be an Honors Program Scholar Candidate must then maintain a 3.4 or higher GPA, complete four or more honors courses or honors contracts with a grade of B+ or higher, complete a community engagement project, complete an Honors Program Scholar ePortfolio and meet regularly with the Honors Program Coordinators. Students who complete all the above requirements earn the special recognition to graduate as a BCC Honors Program Scholar. Interested students can apply to become an Honors Program Scholar Candidate at the start of the fall or spring semesters. Applications are due by the 4th week of the semester.

HONOR SOCIETIES 

Presently four honor societies are active at BCC.

Alpha Beta Gamma (Kappa Gamma Chapter)
Advisor: Prof. Thomas D’Arrigo

Alpha Beta Gamma™ is the International Business Society recognizing scholarship among community college Honor Society students. To be eligible for membership with the BCC chapter, students must be enrolled as a Business and Information Systems Department major, have completed 15 credit hours with at least 12 credit hours taken in courses leading to a business degree and attained a 3.0 or higher GPA. Induction ceremonies are conducted each spring.

Alpha Beta Gamma is an honor society established by business professors in 1970 to recognize and encourage scholarship among business and professional students enrolled at two-year degree granting institutions. The society is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and has initiated more than 80,000 members.

The society exists to recognize and reward academic excellence among business honor students and to recognize the contribution to learning by professors and business professionals. 

Alpha Beta Gamma is the sole business honor society for accredited junior, community and technical two-year colleges.

The society exists to recognize and reward academic excellence among business honor students and to recognize the contribution to learning and to business by business students and professionals.


Phi Theta Kappa (Lambda Nu Chapter)
Advisors: Tiffany Dubon-Yard
ptklambdanubcc@gmail.com

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the International Honors organization of two-year colleges. Membership is offered to students who have earned a minimum of 12 degree credits at the College and have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa provides opportunity for:

  • The development of leadership and service 

  • An intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals

  • Lively fellowship for scholars

  • Stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence

Phi Theta Kappa’s mission is two-fold:

  1. Recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and;

  2. Provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming.

Phi Theta Kappa offers a variety of opportunities for student involvement and partakes in community service activities. The Chapter currently holds an induction ceremony once a year, in the spring semester. Below are just some of the benefits of membership:

  • $37 million in scholarship opportunities 

  • for members only

  • Opportunities to develop research and leadership skills by participating in Honors in Action programming in local chapter

  • Opportunity to become part of a network of nearly 3 million fellow scholars and servant leaders on more than 1,285 campuses worldwide

  • Personalized letters of recommendation for scholarships and employment


Tau Alpha Pi
Advisor: Dr. Ajaz Sana

Tau Alpha Pi is the National Honor Society recognizing students enrolled in science and technology programs at two-year colleges. To be eligible for membership, students must have earned at least 24 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5. The organization holds an induction ceremony each year during the spring semester.

Tau Alpha Pi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies.

Why Join Tau Alpha Pi?

Recognition
Membership of Tau Alpha Pi is for life, and the society’s selective criteria for membership guarantee that your academic achievements and good character receive public recognition.

Members of Tau Alpha Pi receive a certificate and a pin along with their membership, and have the option to acquire an honor cord to identify their honor society membership at graduation.

Connections
Becoming a member of Tau Alpha Pi puts you in touch with like-minded people and can establish connections that will continue throughout your life and career. 

Participation
Chapter activities provide an opportunity to become involved in your local community.

As chapters are student-led, membership can also provide opportunities for leadership and additional responsibility.

Employment
Membership in Tau Alpha Pi enhances a resume and signals your academic credentials and character to employers.

Membership in a national honor society – such as Tau Alpha Pi – meets one of the requirements for entrance at the GS-7 level in numerous professional and technical occupations in the Federal service.


Chi Alpha Epsilon
Advisor: Nathan Aiken

Chi Alpha Epsilon is the National Honor Society recognizing the academic achievements of students enrolled in opportunity programs, such as SEEK and College Discovery. Membership is offered to students who have earned at least 12 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 for two consecutive full-time semesters.


DEAN'S AND PRESIDENT'S LISTS


Coordinator: Edwin Roman
edwin.roman@bcc.cuny.edu

Bronx Community College recognizes and honors the academic accomplishments of our students each term by awarding placement on the Dean’s List and the President’s List. High achieving students, as indicated by grade point averages (GPA), are placed on the Dean’s or the President’s List according to the criteria established by the Committee on Academic Standing and approved by the College Senate.

Dean's List
Students are eligible for the Dean’s List if they have earned 12 or more college credits during a spring and/or fall semester with a GPA of 3.3 or higher. A student with a grade of F, WU, FIN, or WF is not eligible. An INC or PEN grade must be completed before the start of the following spring and/or fall semester for a student to be considered. A student with a Z grade shall not be considered. Transfer credits and e-permit courses are not applicable.

Part-Time Dean’s List
Students enrolled part-time are eligible for the Part-Time Dean’s List if they have earned 6-11 college credits during a spring and/or fall semester with an average of 3.3 or higher. A student with a grade of F, WU, FIN, or WF is not eligible. An INC or PEN grade must be completed before the start of the following spring and/or fall semester for a student to be considered. A student with a Z grade shall not be considered. Transfer credits and e-permit courses are not applicable.

President’s List
Students are eligible for the President’s List if they have earned 12 or more college credits during a spring and/or fall semester with a GPA of 3.7 or higher. A student with a grade of F, WU, FIN, or WF is not eligible. An INC or PEN grade must be completed before the start of the following spring and/or fall semester for a student to be considered. A student with a Z grade shall not be considered. Transfer credits and e-permit courses are not applicable.

Part-time President’s List
Students enrolled part-time are eligible for the Part-Time President’s List if they have earned 6-11 college credits during a spring and/or fall semester with an average of 3.7 or higher. A student with a grade of F, WU, FIN, or WF is not eligible. An INC or PEN grade must be completed before the start of the following spring and/or fall semester for a student to be considered. A student with a Z grade shall not be considered. Transfer credits and e-permit courses are not applicable.