Kateryna’s Path to Pitt
Honors@Bucks grad Kateryna is heading to the University of Pittsburgh to study neuroscience and public health after an inspiring journey at Bucks.
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Take Your Education to the Next Level
Bucks County Community College’s Honors@Bucks program is for high-achieving, intellectually curious students who want to dig deeper. In specialized honors courses, you'll explore topics through scholarly research, high-order critical thinking, and experiential learning. Honors@Bucks is open to students in any associate-degree program who meet the academic requirements.
While many of its students are also in Phi Theta Kappa or the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), Honors@Bucks is a separate program with its own opportunities and benefits.
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Academic Excellence
- Take dedicated dedicated-honors courses or work with faculty to create your own through “honors by contract” options.
- Earn the Honors@Bucks associate degree and receive honors designations on your official transcript.
- Learn in small, discussion-based classes with other academically driven students.
- Get personalized mentorship from faculty and build skills in research, critical thinking, and real-world learning.
Financial Value
- Pay the same tuition and fees as standard Bucks courses.
- Apply for competitive Honors@Bucks Scholarships available to graduating high-school seniors.
- Gain access to additional scholarship opportunities through the program.
Transfer Advantages
- Stand out with an honors credential when applying to four-year schools.
- Take advantage of honors-to-honors transfer agreements with select universities, including Gwynedd Mercy University, Rider University, Delaware Valley University and Cedar Crest College.
Apply to Honors@Bucks
The Honors@Bucks program is open to students in all associate degree programs who meet the admission requirements.
To apply:
- Complete the College's Application for Admission, if you haven't already.
- Complete and submit the Honors@Bucks application. Your application will be received and processed by Program Director Katie Quanz.
Submit your Honors@Bucks application at least one week before the start of the semester in which you plan to begin honors coursework.
Submit Your Application
Contact
For more information about the Honors@Bucks program, email Program Director Katie Quanz.