Build your academic resume with Honors College
The Honors College program is designed to challenge academically, well-prepared students and provide opportunities for academic excellence, in-depth subject exploration, research, service/leadership enhancement, and experiential learning on a local, national and global level.
As an Honors College student, you gain experiences that will help build your academic resume suitable for transfer to elite institutions, improve skills valuable to success in careers, and connect with like-minded students.
Students who participate in the Honors College at Southwest will be afforded unique academic opportunities among a cohort of peers.
Honors students:
We offer two concentrations for students majoring in either general studies or advanced manufacturing.
Complete 12 credit hours in your chosen program as Honors Courses, which require accelerated assignments.
The application closes on May 31, 2024.
After the first semester honors class, begin an accelerated pathway focused on work-based learning. Internships also provide more on-the-job training.
If you are interested in the Advanced Manufacturing (CTE) option use the Learn More/APPLY link below.
To be eligible for the Honors College at Southwest Virginia Community College a student must demonstrate a:
* Students who have a below a 3.5 GPA are welcome to apply. A letter will be required explaining any extenuating circumstances that impacted the GPA.
ORLANDO, Fla. – On Friday, April 26, 2024, a group of Student Government Association (SGA) and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) students from Southwest Virginia Community College participated in the”Youth Leadership
The 2024 Awards Day Banquet was held at Southwest Virginia Community College on Thursday, April 18, 2024. The following students were recognized for their achievements. Clubs & OrganizationsHonors Participation Club
All locations will return to regular schedule on Friday, October 4, 2024.