Recognition of Achievement
Honors Scholar
Honors Scholars are those students who have completed the Dr. John U. Trefny Honors Program curriculum and requirements at RRCC. The Honors Scholar designation will appear on your official academic transcript and will be noted in the annual Commencement Program. All completed honors courses are also recorded on your official academic transcript.
To receive this academic honor, you:
- Must be admitted to the Dr. John U. Trefny Honors Program.
- Must complete the minimum 18 credit hours in honors designated RRCC courses.
- Must maintain a 3.5 GPA throughout the two-year program.
- Must complete the required service-learning hours.
- Must complete the Honors Capstone project.
- Must have completed the requirements for an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of General Studies, or Associate of Applied Science degree; or have completed a certificate program containing at least 30 credits
Dr. John U. Trefny Honors Program
The Honors Program at RRCC provides exceptional learning opportunities through interdisciplinary education and problem-solving experiences for a community of scholars in order to prepare them to be leaders in a global community. The Honors Program is designed to develop STEM leaders while valuing and fostering inclusiveness and intellectual growth.
Information: honors@rrcc.edu