Admission to the Honors Program

1. Be ready to take or already have taken WR 121 or higher
2. One of the following:
   1. College transcript with a minimum 3.25 GPA and at least 15 quarter credits or 12 semester credits in college-level (100-level or above) courses, or
   2. Two Lane honors classes with grade of B or higher, or
   3. High school transcript with minimum 3.25 GPA (within the last 5 years), or
   4. SAT score of 1800 or higher for combined reading, math and writing (within the last 5 years), or
   5. ACT score of 27 or higher (within the last 5 years).
3. A confidential letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, counselor, or college instructor emailed to honors@lanecc.edu following the instructions below.

Recommender instructions:

Please email the letter on school/department letterhead (PDF preferred) to honors@lanecc.edu with subject line: "[Student Name] – Recommendation for Honors"

In your letter, describe the student’s curiosity and motivation, academic strengths (discipline/aptitude), contributions to the learning community, and why they are a strong candidate for honors-level work. Specific examples are welcome.

Step 1

If you are a new student at Lane, complete the Steps to Enroll in Credit Classes at Lane. If you are a current student at Lane, skip to the next step.

Step 2

Submit your completed Application

Tips for completing your application:

• Be prepared to upload proof of your eligibility in PDF format.
• Compose your essay using word processing software. It should be between 250-400 words. Remember to check your grammar and spelling.
• Choose one of the following essay topics:
  1. Describe a project or experience that has influenced your interest in academics.
  2. Describe a challenging situation in your life and how you overcame it.
  3. Describe a creative project you have completed and what you learned from it