MxCC’s Honors Program provides students with academic enrichment to their associate degree program. Throughout the cohort-based program, Honors students hone the leadership, academic, and professional skills necessary for transfer and future academic and career success. Honors students receive better teacher-student ratio, faculty mentoring, special programming, independent study opportunities, and early entrance into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. The Honors Program is flexible to fit with most degree programs and students can use Honors Program courses to fulfill General Education requirements. MxCC students have the option of joining the program in their first or second semester.
Throughout the Honors coursework, students also receive special advisement on transfer, and as a result, graduates and transfers from the Honors Program receive acceptance to and scholarship money from competitive schools such as:
- Boston University
- Muhlenberg College
- Wesleyan University
- Yale University
Honors student Jacob with CT Governor Ned Lamont October 2021
Honors student Maia with U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona October 2021
Honors class of 2017
Honors class of 2016
Honors class of 2015
Special Features
- Option to take a course at Wesleyan University at no additional charge
- Personalized faculty advising
- Small student-professor ratio
- Unique independent study opportunities
- Close interface with college administration
- Leadership opportunities
- Special programming
- Field trips
- Special designation on transcript
- Merit awards
- Competitive transfer opportunities with scholarship
Student Testimonials
“The fact that we had a cohort provided friends, a supportive and competitive group.”– Alexander, Cohort 3, transferred to Keene State University
“The Honors Program pushes you to take full advantage of college – through the cohort and Honors Program events, it enhances everything.”
– Seth, Cohort 2, transferred to Central Connecticut State University
“I really loved the small classes and one-on-one time with professors.”
– Angela, Cohort 2, transferred to Azusa Pacific University
“I am very grateful for the personal and professional growth I’ve achieved due to the Honors Program; it really is a gem within the already special place of Middlesex Community College.”
– Dante, Cohort 5, transferred to Yale University
“Everything I did in the Honors Program has helped shape me into who I am today, and provided me with an amazing college experience.”
– Sabrina, Cohort 2, transferred to Central Connecticut State University
“The Honors Program was a way to challenge myself. I knew that I wanted a rigorous education after transferring out of MxCC, so it made sense to join the program. Working one-on-one with Dr. Levy and Dr. Jones drastically improved my writing ability and presentation skills. The Honors Program was an extremely pleasant way to put a bow tie on my MxCC experience.”
– Mukshud, Cohort 4, transferred to Wesleyan University
The Honors Plan
Fall #1 | Spring #1 | Fall #2 | Spring #2 |
ENG*101H PSY*111H OR BIO*222H CCS 101H (3 credits) 0-3 General Education or Degree Related courses | ENG*102H HIS*202H HON*102 (1 credit) 0-3 General Education or Degree Related courses | HON*201 (1 credit) PSY*111H OR BIO*222H 0-4 General Education or Degree Related courses
| HON*202 (1 credit) and Academic Convivium Presentation Complete remaining Degree/Program requirements for Graduation
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**Boldface indicates Honors Program Requirements
Students can begin in Fall #1 or Spring #1
Spring #1 | Fall #2 | Spring #2 |
ENG*102H HIS*202H HON*102 (1 credit) 0-3 General Education or Degree Related courses | HON*201 (1 credit) PSY 111H or BIO 222H if not already taken 0 to 4 General Education or Degree Related courses
| HON*202 (1 credit) and Academic Convivium Presentation Complete remaining Degree/Program requirements for Graduation
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Fall Admissions Requirements
Students must apply before enrolling into the Honors Program. Application to the program requires the following:
- Completion of the college application form
- Completion of the Fall Honors Program application form
Students who apply to the Honors Program before August 1 will be eligible for early registration.
Mid-year Applicants
The Honors Program accepts mid-year applications from current first-year students.Application requirements are listed on the mid-year application form.
Honors ApplicationFor more information about the program, please contact:
Andrea Gurmankin Levy
Professor & Program Coordinator, Psychology
Phone: 860-343-5815
Email: alevy@mxcc.edu 
Office Location: Snow Hall 508
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Emily Canto
Honors Faculty Advisor/Career Services
Phone: 860-343-5824
Email: ecanto@mxcc.edu
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