The Honors Academy at Prince George’s Community College is for academically outstanding students who are interested in a rigorous program of academic excellence, intellectual development, leadership, and community service.

Benefits of the Honors Academy

Financial Support

An Honors Academy Scholar receives financial support from Prince George’s Community College as long as he or she satisfies the requirements of the academy. Upon graduation from Prince George’s Community College, the Honors Academy Scholar will receive Honors recognition and seamlessly transfer to a college or university partner (see below).

Excellent Education and Opportunities

At Prince George’s Community College, Honors Academy Scholars:

  • Learn from outstanding faculty.
  • Have an Honors Academy advisor.
  • Become members of the College's Honor Society.
  • Become eligible for induction into Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.

Honors Academy partnering institutions include:

  • American University
  • Howard University
  • St. Mary’s College
  • Towson University
  • University of Maryland, Baltimore County
  • University of Maryland, College Park

Honors Academy students must be interested in transferring to one of these partnering institutions.

Requirements for Incoming Freshmen

Eligibility requirements for incoming freshmen include:

  • 3.50 cumulative high school GPA.
  • Accuplacer Reading minimum score of 264.
  • WritePlacer minimum score of 6. 
  • QAS minimum score of 263.
  • Minimum score of 550 in each SAT category.
  • Official copy of high school transcript is required.

Requirements for Current Students

Eligibility requirements for current students include:

  • Have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher
  • Have received a grade of A in EGL-1010 or English 1010H
  • Have completed MAT 0104 or higher (Place or test into stand-alone math class for particular degree program) SAT 530/ALEKS 32 for certain degrees (Cyber, IT, COM, Culinary and others); or SAT 550/ALEKS 46 (Allied Health and Science Programs)
  • Be able to complete at least seven Honors courses
  • Be interested in transferring to a partnering institution
  • Must be a full time student

Obligations of an Honors Academy Scholar

Students admitted to the Honors Academy are responsible for:

  • Meeting with the Honors Program/Academy Coordinator within two weeks of admission to the academy for academic advising.
  • Meeting with the Honors Program/Academy Coordinator each semester to discuss and review the timetable for completion of an Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree.
  • Completing a minimum of seven honors courses, three of which may be honors contracts, and at least one must be an Honors Colloquium.
  • Maintaining a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5.
  • Performing 15 hours of approved community service and leadership each semester.
  • Attending school full-time (minimum of 12 credits).

Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from teachers, a 500-word essay, a resume that includes activities, and an academic transcript. They must also complete an interview with the Honors Academy coordinator.

Applications are due by Monday, June 3, at 4:30 p.m.

Honors Academy Application

Contact Us

Lanham Hall, Room 102A
301 Largo Rd., Largo, MD 20774
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 301-546-7530
Fax: 301-546-0456
Email: honors@pgcc.edu