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The Phil Hardin Foundation Honors College at Meridian Community College offers academically-gifted students the opportunity to enhance their educational experience. Designed to complement the University Transfer Program through enriched courses, the Honors College develops leadership skills and offers more individualized academic support. Additionally, students gain the opportunity for growth in a myriad of ways including volunteering, traveling, and meeting with leaders and stewards of the community. Those who complete graduation requirements for the honors college will be awarded an honors college diploma and will be eligible to transfer into the honors college at participating Mississippi universities.

Meridian Community College is an Institutional Member of the National Collegiate Honors Council and the Southern Regional Honors Council.

Admission Requirements

Incoming Freshmen:

  • University Transfer Student

  • ACT composite score of 24 or better

  • ACT sub scores must be higher than 19

  • High School GPA of 3.5

  • College GPA 3.25, if applicable

  • Two letters of recommendation

Returning Students:

  • University Transfer Student

  • College GPA of 3.5

  • Two letters of recommendation

  • Must remain at MCC for at least one year

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a diploma from The Phil Hardin Foundation Honors College, students must:

  • Be a member of the Honors College for a minimum of one year

  • Maintain a 3.25 GPA

  • Maintain full-time enrollment status

  • Complete at least four academic, traditional courses (courses must earn 3 or more credit hours)

  • Complete mandatory leadership course (this course will count towards the four required academic, traditional courses)

  • Complete one Honors Forum class each semester, unless otherwise approved by the co-directors

  • Complete four Honors College Classes

  • Complete a cumulative total of 20 hours of documented community service

 

Application for Incoming Freshmen

Applications for Sophomores/2nd Semester Freshmen

 

For more informationFor more information:
Phyllis Holladay, Co-Director
phyllis.holladay@meridiancc.edu
601.553.3439

For more information

For more information:
Candace Rainer, Co-Director
candace.rainer@meridiancc.edu
601.484.8662