Honors Institute
The Honors Institute at Collin College offers qualified students with a 3.25 GPA or higher an enhanced academic experience during their time at Collin. Taking honors courses offers students an excellent foundation for transfer to four-year universities and graduate programs. Honors students also enjoy several perks in recognition of their academic achievements.
Benefits To The Honors Institute
- First day registration privileges.
- Smaller class size.
- Honors courses include an honors designation on all transcripts.
- Transfer agreements with honors programs at several local universities.
- Free printing, blue books, and scantrons.
- Free use of campus honors suite amenities, including computer lab, casual lounge area, informal study rooms, and printing.
Collin College's Honors Institute is part of a national network of honors programs.
Collin College is a member of The National Collegiate Honors Council NCHC .
Get involved!
Collin College honors students have many opportunities to get involved with clubs and honors societies throughout the district. Transferring to a four-year college or university can be competitive and more so for honors students. Students enhance their potential for acceptance into programs and colleges of their choosing by joining and participating in clubs and honors societies. Most importantly, membership in scholarship societies presents students the opportunity to contribute to the betterment of Collin College and the greater Collin County community.
On-campus honors organizations include the following:
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is an Honor Society which offers qualified students opportunities for internships, networking, and scholarships. Membership is by invitation, and students must maintain a 3.4 GPA or higher to be invited. The NSCS conducts an induction ceremony once a year.
For more information access the national website: NSCS.ORG
Phi Theta Kappa is the largest and most prestigious honor society among two-year colleges. Collin College enjoys a long and esteemed relationship with Phi Theta Kappa, which promotes academic achievement and offers qualified students networking and scholarship opportunities. Membership is by invitation, and students must have a 3.5 GPA or higher to be invited. PTK conducts an induction ceremony each semester.
To find out more, access the national web site: PTK.ORG
- The Collin College PTK Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/collinptk
- Email questions about membership to the club email: PTK@collin.edu
- Check Facebook or email for information about current advisor.
Please note: Phi Theta Kappa and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars are independent student organizations supported by the Honors Institute. All questions about membership or events should be directed to the clubs' themselves through their websites or by contacting faculty advisors.
Requirements to Remain in Good Standing
- Maintain a 3.25 or higher cumulative GPA.
- Earn a "B" or higher in all honors courses.
- Take at least one honors course per academic year.
- Maintain Collin College's Core Values: Learning, Service and Involvement, Creativity and Innovation, Academic Excellence, Dignity and Respect, Integrity
Please choose your desired campus for location, specific hours, and courses.
Frisco Campus
Dr. Lauryn Angel
Director, Frisco Campus Honors Institute
469.365.1827
Langel@collin.edu
Frisco Campus
9700 Wade Blvd.
Frisco, TX 75071
Office: F135
Honors Courses available on Workday!
Under “Current Search” scroll down and select:
- “Course Tags”
- Click “+More”
- Choose “Specialty: Honors Course”
You can also narrow your Honors course search results by:
- Semester
- Location (type in the specific campus)
McKinney Campus
Keith Elphick
Director, McKinney Campus Honors Institute
972-548-6661
kelphick@collin.edu
McKinney Campus
2200 W. University Dr.
McKinney, TX 75071
A-203
Honors Courses available on Workday!
Under “Current Search” scroll down and select:
- “Course Tags”
- Click “+More”
- Choose “Specialty: Honors Course”
You can also narrow your Honors course search results by:
- Semester
- Location (type in the specific campus)
Plano Campus
Daniel Sattizahn, JD
Director, Plano Campus Honors Institute
972-881-5181
dsattizahn@collin.edu
Plano Campus
2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.
Plano, Texas 75074
Room D-154
Honors Courses available on Workday!
Under “Current Search” scroll down and select:
- “Course Tags”
- Click “+More”
- Choose “Specialty: Honors Course”
You can also narrow your Honors course search results by:
- Semester
- Location (type in the specific campus)
Wylie Campus
Dustin Potter
Director of the American National Bank of Texas Honors Institute
972-378-8283/ WLB 215D
dpotter@collin.edu
Wylie Campus
391 Country Club Road
Wylie, TX 75098
Wylie Library Building (WLB), 2nd floor
Suite 215A-D
8am to 5pm
Questions or Comments: 972-378-8897
Honors Courses available on Workday!
Under “Current Search” scroll down and select:
- “Course Tags”
- Click “+More”
- Choose “Specialty: Honors Course”
You can also narrow your Honors course search results by:
- Semester
- Location (type in the specific campus)
Keep an eye on your registration!
The Collin College Honors Institute strives to offer our students a wide variety of courses. Students registering for honors are among the first allowed to register for classes each semester, which is convenient, considering honors courses tend to fill up quickly because they are smaller than a regular course (15-18 students). From time to time an honors course may not make; an honors course may be canceled altogether or converted into a regular class. Please keep an eye on your registration during the two to three weeks prior to each semester opening. You will be able to see if a course has been converted or canceled and you may plan your schedule accordingly. As a courtesy, Honors Institute staff will contact every student regarding schedule changes.