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College Honors Program

"The CHP has... been a major source of educational and personal growth. I have been exposed to very bright people with a wide range of thoughts and beliefs." – former CHP student Matt Stalter

Openings for Fall 2012! Applications must be submitted by March 1st of 2012.
Find out details by downloading this flyer .

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Providing educational enrichment opportunities and scholarship incentives for superior students attending any Yavapai College campus.

The YC Honors Program helps to provide an environment that nurtures students:

  • Academically
  • Socially
  • Emotionally
  • and Intellectually

Participants in the College Honors Program (CHP) receive:

  • A tuition waiver for 15 credits
  • A $500 scholarship each semester
  • Educational and enriching trips and activities

College Honors Program Academic Requirements

Students who have proven their ability to excel academically can participate in the College Honors Program on either the Prescott or Verde Valley campuses.

Eligibility Guidelines

  1. Applicants must be at least 17 years of age by the start of the Fall semester, and
  2. Applicants must have at least two full semesters of work remaining before completion of an Associate degree (applicants may be asked to provide an advisor-signed academic plan), and
  3. Applicants must include one of the following with their application:
    • High School Transcripts demonstrating a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or greater on a 4.0 scale (or a score of 650 or greater on a High School Equivalence Diploma), or
    • Yavapai College Transcripts demonstrating 14 or more completed of credits of degree or certificate seeking classes of a GPA of 3.5 or higher, or
    • An SAT score of 1500 or higher, or
    • An ACT score of 24 or higher

Once Admitted to CHP Students Must:

1. Enroll and complete a minimum of 13 credit hours (from courses numbered 100 or higher)
2. Progress towards earning a Yavapai College Associates Degree
3. Participate in special honors activities
4. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5

Interested in Becoming a College Honors Program Student?

Please download and read the following documents:
For any additional questions, please contact the College Honors Coordinator:

Joan Fisher
joan.fisher@yc.edu Email
(928) 7767-2295

Contact Us

Roughrider Fun Run 2012

April 20, 2012 - 7:30am

The College Honors Program, Student Leadership Council, and Phi Theta Kappa are hosting a friendly run/walk for participants of all ages on Yavapai College Campus to benefit the Dell E. Webb Family Enrichment Center: Child Development Center and the surrounding trails.

This run will be a fantastic way for participants to see our lovely campus, creative sculpture garden, sightseeing trails, the historic VA Hospital, and our beautiful and lush scenery.

2 mile walk, which is stroller and wheelchair friendly, and a 5K run through our campus
Click to view the course map - pdf

Fun Run 2012 Registration and Information Packet - pdf

Email completed registration forms and questions to: victoriawinters5492@gmail.com

Register Online Here

Important Dates

Application Deadline for Next Fall:

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