Program Entrance Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, Broward College Application and Honors College Application. There are several different ways that students may be eligible to apply:
Applicants to The Robert "Bob" Elmore Honors College will complete an online application through the "current student" or "prospective student" portal. Incoming first year and current students are encouraged to apply by our priority dates:
1. Incoming High School Students: (Fill out the Prospective Student/Irms Application Form)
- High School GPA: 3.5 unweighted OR
- Test Scores (any combination)
| Subject |
PERT |
ACT |
SAT |
| English |
103 - 150 |
≥ 17 |
≥ 25 |
| Reading |
106 - 150 |
≥ 19 |
≥ 24 |
| Math |
114 - 122 |
19 - 20 |
24 - 26 |
2. Current Broward College Students: (Fill out the Current Student Application)
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- Eligible for college-level math, English, and reading courses
- Earned at least 6 college-level credits
- 3.5 Overall/Honors GPA for all completed college-level coursework
- Current Transfer Students:
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- Have at least one year in between their previous enrollment at Broward College or at their other previous university/institution
- Earned at least 6 college level credits at Broward College
- 3.5 Broward Cumulative GPA
- Students who do not meet any of the above criteria and who would like to be given a chance to complete Honors classes can receive provisional admission to register for Honors classes if they have a minimum Broward College GPA of 3.3 and if they provide the following:
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- A letter of recommendation from a faculty member
- A brief essay (1-2 pages in length, double-spaced) stating their reasons for wishing to be considered for the Honors program and their academic goal
Outstanding high school students may be admitted with an "Irm's" Scholar Award, and should apply using the prospective students (incoming high school students) application form. Current BC students must fill out this application form.
* If permitted to register for Honors classes, "Gap" Year and Provisional Admission students will only be eligible to receive Honors Scholarships and earn the Honors Certificate if they achieve and maintain a 3.5 Overall/Honors GPA while completing their coursework.
The Robert "Bob" Elmore Honors College Certificate is your passport to a successful college career. Earning this certificate proves your academic abilities and provides you with the most beneficial Honors College experience.
Working towards the Honors Certificate challenges you to perform at your best. It is limited to students who earn a 3.50 or higher Overall/Honors GPA, and requires the completion of 15 Honors credit hours (three of which must be from IDH2121). Taking 15 Honors credit hours provides students with a stimulating and enriching GenEd background and helps prepare them for the challenges they will face when they transfer. Additionally, maintaining the standards of the Certificate program makes students eligible for Honors Term Scholarships to support their studies at BC.
The Honors Certificate opens up scholarship possibilities and is an excellent asset on your college resume. While it does not guarantee a transfer scholarship, since other factors such as your GPA are considered, the Honors Certificate may make you eligible for more scholarships at state universities. The Certificate may also be required for you to transfer into Honors programs as a junior at some four year universities. It is an important part of your overall student record which admission counselors will consider. Honors Students successfully transfer to Universities across Florida as well as elite institutions across the country.
Decide early to work towards the Honors Certificate. That way, you will have time to take the 15 required Honors credits (three of which is IDH2121). Remember that (except for IDH2121) most Honors courses fulfill GenEd. requirements, so you should not have to take more than one extra course to meet the 15 credit requirement. You will also need to maintain and graduate with a 3.50 or higher GPA.
