This document provides an overview of the American Honors program at Community Colleges of Spokane. It describes the 2+2 pathway where students complete their first two years of coursework at a community college through the American Honors program and then transfer to a 4-year university to complete their bachelor's degree. It outlines the benefits of the American Honors program including honors-level academics, one-on-one advising, leadership opportunities, guaranteed admission to partner universities, and significant cost savings compared to traditional 4-year programs. It also provides information on admissions requirements, tuition/fees, and directs students to next steps like attending an information session or starting their application.

1. Program Overview
2016

2. What We’ll Cover
● Your College Overview
● Your College Plan: Is 2+2 for You?
● How American Honors Helps You
● How To Get Into American Honors
● Tuition, Fees, and Funding
● Next Steps

3. Your College Overview
Community Colleges of Spokane:
● The college has 14 intercollegiate athletic
teams (many of which are nationally ranked), as
well as many intramural sports.
● CCS offers study abroad opportunities to
students.
● There are many widely awarded student-run
publications.
● CCS offers work-study opportunities to help
students pay for school.
● CCS is a military friendly school.
● Spokane is the 2nd largest city in WA state.

4. Your American Honors Pathway
Already started college? American
Honors can help you transfer to a
university if you have completed
less than half of your general
education credits.
Start your college career with
American Honors! 2+2 lets
students earn the same bachelor’s
degree from a 4-year college for a
lower cost.
Why students choose AH:
● Save money.
● Figure out your major.
● Stay close to home.
● Prepare for 4-year classes.
2 Years at Community College
2 Years at a 4-year College
Current College or Transfer Student?
2+2 is for you!
Current High School Student?
2+2 is for you!

5. How American Honors Helps You
All the benefits without any compromises
○ One-on-One Advising
○ Leadership & Professional
Development
○ National Transfer Network of 4-
year colleges & universities
○ Honors-Level Academics
○ Transfer Support from Start to
Finish
○ Community Outside the
Classroom

6. Honors-Level Academics
About 40% of your credits come from Honors courses.
Small classes with
fewer than 25 students.
Dedicated Honors
faculty teach courses.
Seminar style classes
with Honors peers.
Class time is used for
debate, project work, and
presentations.
Credits are designed to
easily transfer.
What does Honors mean?

7. ● Dedicated advisors assigned to each
student. One-on-one support.
● Help students balance school, work,
and life. Accountability Partner.
● Coach students through academic
and personal challenges.
● Guide students through the transfer
process from start to finish.
One-on-One Advising
Your Honors advisor helps you get to your dream school.

8. Transfer Support & Network
Transfer advising and an exclusive national
transfer network that actively recruits
Honors program graduates.
Advisors help pick
classes that will count.
Transfer seminars break
the application process
down into simple steps.
American Honors National Transfer Network
● Discover the best schools for you.
● Some schools offer assured admission.

9. ● Lifelong friendships with diverse
and like-minded peers.
● Honors lounge for honors
students only.
● Honors ceremonies and awards.
● Exclusive honors alumni network.
● Social events (movie nights, study
groups).
● Co-curriculars link classroom
material with real-world activities.
● Student-run honors council.
● Internship research, placement,
and preparation.
● Resume and interview workshops.
● Seminars and panels to explore
careers.
Benefits Beyond the Classroom
Community
Professional
Development

10. Admissions Requirements
Elements of Application:
Contact information
Most recent transcript (unofficial copy is okay)
Test scores: SAT, ACT, college placement exams, English-language
proficiency (for international students)
List of extracurricular activities, volunteer work, current jobs
Personal statement
Strengthen Your Application:
● Explanation of grades
● Letter of recommendation
● Supplemental essay
American Honors uses holistic admissions: we consider
the academic, character, and situational attributes.
Academic Qualifications:
● GPA higher than 3.0 or 90th
percentile on the GED
● College ready in math &
English as demonstrated by:
standardized test scores
and/or transcripts

11. Tuition, Fees, and Funding
See most recent tuition here.
American Honors helps you earn the same 4 year degree, for less.
Financial Aid Resources
Get through in two.
American Honors students are
over 3 times more likely to
graduate from community
college in 2 years.
Earn credits that count.
Honors credits are designed to
transfer, so you don’t waste extra
time or money retaking classes at
your transfer school.
Lower overall tuition.
American Honors students can save up
to 30%-40% on the overall cost of tuition
earning a bachelor’s degree by starting
at an affordable college.
Speak with Erika Bynon - Financial Aid
Manager for American Honors

12. Next steps
● Note application deadlines
● Go to an upcoming event
● Take a campus tour
● Start Your Application