Admission and Degree Information

Whether you need to know how to ​become an Honors student or if you’re finalizing your graduation at Broward College, you’ll need the right information to help you on your way. Below you’ll find detailed guidelines for current students as well as those looking to join The Robert “Bob” Elmore Honors College.

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 "prospective student" or "current student" section.

Incoming High School Students: (Fill out the Prospective Student Application)

  • High School GPA: 3.5 unweighted Or
  • Test Scores (any combination)
    Test Scores
    Subject PERT ACT SAT
    English 103 - 150 ≥ 17 ≥ 25
    Reading 106 - 150 ≥ 19 ≥ 24
    Math 114 - 122 19 - 20 24 - 26

Current Broward College Students: (Fill out the Current Student Application)

  • 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:

  • 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:

  • 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 student application (incoming high school students). Current BC students must fill out the current student application.

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.

Scholarships

Scholarship Application

Choose from one of our scholarships offered below.

The "IRM's" Scholar Award is named in honor of past Honors College Director Dr. Irmgard Bocchino. The award is merit-based, "stackable" and offers prospective students a waiver for tuition and fees for up to the number of credits required to earn an Honors Associate of Arts degree. This award covers up to 30 credits per academic year (including summer) plus a book stipend.

The IRM's scholarship begins coverage during the Fall Term of each academic year. Applications open on February 1st, 2022, and will close on May 1st, 2022. Following our deadline, students are encouraged to frequently check their emails, as there will be a notification regarding the status of their application. Interviews will take place during the summer term, and students will be notified if they received the scholarship before the beginning of the Fall Term.

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

Students must be active members of the Honors College and work towards completion of the Honors Associate of Arts Degree, which consists of the completion of 18 Honors credits (including IDH2121). Students must be enrolled full-time, twelve or more credits, for the Fall and Winter semesters for four consecutive semesters. Students must maintain a 3.5 Overall/Honors GPA and enroll in at least three Honors credits in the Fall semester of each year until completing the Honors Associate of Arts requirements.

Residency and other restrictions may apply. Students must have a completed FAFSA on file with the College before the waiver is applied and the book supplement funds are disbursed.


Prospective students must fill out the IRMs application form. This is a highly competitive award, so be sure to apply early.

In order to support the educational growth of Honors students, The Robert "Bob" Elmore Honors College offers scholarship support to Honors students who want to participate in one of Broward College's international study abroad programs that are available in the summer. Contact the Honors College office at honorscollege@broward.edu for more information.

To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Have a minimum 3.5 GPA
  • Be a member of The Robert "Bob" Elmore Honors College
  • Complete 12 college-level credits (with at least one Honors course)
  • Submit the completed application by the posted deadline, including two letters of recommendation from BC faculty, official college transcripts, and a 500-word essay

Honors students who join and compete in the Brain Bowl Team and Math Team are eligible for additional scholarship opportunities. Contact the head coaches below for more information about these scholarships:

Brain Bowl
Prof. Tony De Lia
954-201-2203
tdelia@broward.edu

Math Team
Prof. Sanford Geraci
954-201-6634
sgeraci@broward.edu

Transfer Scholarships
Many local universities offer additional scholarships if you are graduating from Broward College with your associate degree and want to pursue a bachelor's degree, or if you simply wish to transfer schools. However, the Honors College does not offer a transfer scholarship. Rather, we work with students to secure transfer scholarships from four-year institutions.

Contact the Honors College


  @honorsatbc
  @HonorsBC

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