Notice form the BHS Counselor Ms. Caldwell
📣ATTENTION: Hudson Valley Community College would like to welcome students to apply for the Honors College – a small community of scholars seeking a rigorous curriculum and leadership opportunities leading to top-tier transfer opportunities.
The Honors College application deadline is December 31, 2025.
https://www.hvcc.edu/programs/honors/apply.html
Applications
Applicants must complete the college’s general application and Honors College Supplemental Application. Applications will be reviewed until available seats are filled.
Eligibility Requirements
Acceptance to the Honors College is competitive. The program is designed for students with strong high school academic records and participation in extracurricular activities, preferably with leadership experience.
Applicants must be first-time college students. First-generation students and individuals from historically underserved communities are encouraged to apply. Hudson Valley is fully committed to the Honors College being reflective of the community we serve. Our diverse student body will be one where students feel included and encouraged to discover their amazing talents.
For the Fall 2026 cohort, applicants must have completed high school or homeschooling in 2024, 2025 or 2026.
Students applying to the Honors College must:
Pursue an A.A. or A.S. degree in designated college programs
Achieve a strong academic record (recommended minimum cumulative high school average of 90 as documented on a high school transcript)
Intend to transfer to a four-year institution
Provide a letter of recommendation from an administrator, counselor, faculty member or community leader
Offer a written statement highlighting academic and extracurricular accomplishments and reflecting on the unique value of an honors education
Participate in a roundtable interview if selected